Dallas, proposed to his longtime partner, Gregory Scott Jr., on the floor of the Texas House. And Scott said yes. Surrounded by cheers and applause from other House members, Jones got down one knee to pop the big question to Scott.

The minority party whip got engaged to his longtime partner shortly after being sworn in at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Tuesday, Jan. 14

A Dallas lawmaker got engaged to his partner in the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Tuesday. State Rep. Venton Jones, a Democrat who became one of the first out Black gay men ever elected to the Texas Legislature in November 2022,

Moments after being sworn in to office Rep. Venton Jones, D-Dallas, proposed to his longtime partner, Gregory Scott Jr., on the floor of Texas House.

A Texas lawmaker got down on one knee and proposed to his longtime partner on the statehouse floor during the first day of the 89th legislative session. Texas Rep. Venton Jones (D-Dallas)

The lawmaker from Dallas popped the big question to his partner at the State Capitol on the first day of the 89th legislation session.

The Texas House saw an unexpected proposal on the opening day of the 89th legislative session: a marriage proposal. Rep. Venton Jones, D-Dallas, asked his partner, Gregory Scott Jr., to marry him shortly after lawmakers were sworn in Tuesday afternoon.

Coming to the Texas Capitol for Day One of the legislative session is undeniably a memorable experience. But state Rep. Venton Jones decided to make Tuesday, the first day of the 2025 session, even more special for him and his partner by using the opportunity to propose.