04-06-2025
‘Seen, celebrated and supported': Travis County raises Pride Flag at 5th annual ceremony
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tuesday, Travis County Judge Andy Brown hosted the Fifth Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at the Travis County Administrative Building.
Participants raised the 'Progress Pride Flag' at the ceremony, a press release stated.
The Progress Pride Flag featured a chevron of white, pink, light blue, brown and black to symbolize transgender rights, people of color and those living with or lost to HIV/AIDS, said the release. This was the fifth year the Pride Flag flew over Travis County.
In 2021, the commissioners court voted for the first time ever to 'approve flying the flag over the Travis County Administration Building,' said the release.
According to the release, this was part of a resolution that adopted 'comprehensive policies that prohibit contractors from discriminating against race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/ expression or veteran status.'
Brown spoke on the importance of the flag's flight over Travis County.
'Now more than ever, we need to reaffirm our commitment to the LGBTQIA community,' Brown expressed. 'In raising the Progress Pride Flag, which is still legal in Texas, Travis County acknowledges the trailblazers, activists, friends and family who paved the way for inclusion and equality throughout history,' Brown added.
Pride Month is observed in June. It is a 'time to honor the resilience and contributions of our LGBTQIA community members,' said Brown.
Brown said raising the Pride Flag is a powerful reminder that every person is 'seen, celebrated and supported.'
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