What is the Houston GLBT Political Caucus?
The Houston GLBT Political Caucus (HGLBTPC), founded in 1975, is the South's oldest GLBT civil rights organization. The HGLBTPC is member based and serves as the political arm of the Houston GLBT community.
The HGLBTPC's primary role is to screen and endorse local, state, and federal candidates. The HGLBTPC screens candidates to ensure they meet the criteria set forth by the membership including full support of GLBT civil rights.
Members participate in the screening of candidates as well as vote in the endorsement meeting. The HGLBTPC endorsement card is a voting tool highly sought after by many GLBT and straight voters.
The HGLBTPC participates in numerous activities including:
- Screen and endorse candidates
- Legislator accountability
(lobbying and community mobilization) - Field work/Voter identification
- Political actions
(e.g., door-to-door, letter writing campaigns) - Voter registration
- Get out the vote drives
- Collaboration with local organizations to
strengthen the power of the GLBT vote
The HGLBTPC has numerous volunteer opportunities. Volunteer Areas include:
- Candidate Development
- Coalition Building/Outreach
- Field Work
- Finance
- Fundraising
- Lobbying/Government Affairs
- Marketing & PR
- Membership Management
- Operations
- Volunteer Management