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Greetings and thank you for your interest in the Texas Stonewall Democrats! We are proud to serve as the LGBTQ+ Caucus of the Texas Democratic Party. Our mission is to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community while providing support, resources, and a strong network for LGBTQ+ individuals and our allies across the state. We now have two affiliate options. Whether you are an established organization of just getting started, we look forward to working with you! Please feel free to contact me or any of our officers if you ave any question.
- Robert Vargas III, President
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Clubs that do no intend to raise and spend money shall be designated as Affiliate & Social Clubs. These clubs must indicate in the affirmative, in the Charter Application and renewal, that they do not intend to raise and or spend money.
Affiliate & Social Clubs once approved may only change their status during the charter renewal process.
Members of these Clubs shall apply for At-Large Membership and pay applicable dues to TSDC, and the Club’s leadership shall provide a membership list to the Secretary and Treasurer.
These Clubs shall be entitled to all rights and responsibilities as other chartered clubs such as but not limited to, full participation and representation on the Board.​
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Any new or existing club or organization using the name “Stonewall” or “Stonewall Democrats” that wishes to be recognized and participate in the Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus must submit local chapter bylaws to the Executive Committee (officers) of the state caucus for review and approval.
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After the proposed local bylaws have been submitted and approved by the caucus Executive Committee, the chapter will be recognized and seated on the TSDC Board by a simple majority vote of the existing TSDC Board members at any duly called board meeting in which there is a quorum present. No chapter or club will be recognized without the submission and approval of bylaws to the Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus.
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The Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus recognizes a high degree of autonomy for our many local chapters around the state. The reason for this policy—and the bylaw submission, review, and approval process—is to ensure that there are no provisions that are in conflict with the state caucus or the overall mission of the organization, as deemed and interpreted by the TSDC Executive Committee.
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Once a chapter or club is approved and recognized by the caucus, that chapter or club should make its bylaws publicly available to its members, potential members, and the general public by posting them on their website, Facebook page, or other means of readily accessible electronic communication.
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Furthermore, regularly scheduled membership meeting times, dates, and locations should also be publicly disseminated in such a fashion. All Stonewall chapters and clubs are expected to adhere to this policy.
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For further questions or clarification of this policy, please feel free to review the following documents: