Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission

08/15/2026

07/31/2026

Statement from the Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission on the Federal Court's Ruling on Houston's Minority Business Contracting Program

07/27/2026

Join us for the Second Annual LGBTQ+ Indie Author Fair at the Montrose Center on Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.📚🌈

Meet local LGBTQ+ authors and explore books that reflect our community at this free event. John Merullo joined Q***r Voices to share why the fair matters and how books help people feel seen and foster understanding. Listen 🎧 to the full interview at https://bit.ly/4bemnfB.

07/22/2026

On behalf of the Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission, we mourn Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and recognize the profound grief caused by his tragic death. Public safety must be rooted in dignity and serving the community.

07/13/2026

Meet LGBTQ+ advocate and Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission member Dr. Roy Rivera at the Houston LGBTQ+ Indie Author Fair 📚 on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Montrose Center.

Rivera is one of more than a dozen local LGBTQ+ authors 🌈 representing a variety of genres at this free event. Browse books, purchase copies, and celebrate the power of community and LGBTQ+ stories.

📅 Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📍 the Montrose Center, Room 106

07/01/2026

📚🌈 Celebrate the power of reading and community at the Second Annual LGBTQ+ Indie Author Fair!

Hosted by former librarian and author John Merullo, the Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission, and Houston Public Library, this free event brings together local LGBTQ+ authors from a variety of genres. Meet the authors, discover your next read, and learn more about the Commission's work to make Harris County a more inclusive place for everyone.

📅 Saturday, Aug. 1
🕙 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📍 the Montrose Center

06/28/2026

Today, the Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and equality that helped spark a movement for change. Together, we continue to work toward a more inclusive future for all.

06/25/2026

06/15/2026

Join the Greater Houston LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce for a Pride edition 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ of its 3rd Thursday Breakfast featuring a conversation on LGBTQ+ representation in civic leadership with leaders from the Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission and the Houston’s LGBTQ Mayoral Advisory Board.

📅 Thursday, June 18
🕗 8-9:30 a.m.
📍 Cadillac Bar, 1802 Shepherd Dr.

Registration closes at noon on Wednesday, June 17. Reserve your seat at https://bit.ly/4glfpst.

06/12/2026

The Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission stands in remembrance of the 49 lives lost on June 12, 2016, at Pulse nightclub. Ten years later, Pulse remains a reminder of both profound loss and the enduring love and unity 🌈 of the LGBTQ+ community. We continue the work of building a future where everyone can live openly and safely.

Gather in reflection at a tribute hosted by the Montrose Center today at 9 p.m. at📍Side Peace. Learn more and RSVP at https://bit.ly/4fwHCMH.