THE GAYBORHOOD EL BARRIO QUEER
Your directory of LGBTQ+ businesses, organizations and community resources across Texas Tu directorio de negocios, organizaciones y recursos LGBTQ+ en todo el estado de Texas
217 listings across 29 Texas cities 217 listados en 29 ciudades de Texas
🍹 Bars & Nightlife 🍹 Bares y Vida Nocturna
1851 Club
One of the DFW area's longest-running LGBTQ+ bars — the 1851 Club has served Arlington's queer community since 1983 (originally as Arlington 651).
2015 Place
2015 Place—often called 2015—is a relaxed neighborhood bar in Monte Vista, just north of the Main Avenue Strip.
800 Live Nightclub & Venue
800 Live Nightclub & Venue is a small but lively LGBTQ+ nightclub at 800 Lexington Ave in San Antonio, known for high-energy events including the popular San Antokyo rave, themed nights, DJs, and drag performances. Open Wednesday through Sunday evenings with a welcoming, body-positive vibe.
Alexandre's Bar & Grill
Cedar Springs staple serving the LGBTQ+ community with a full bar, dance floor, and a welcoming atmosphere at the heart of Dallas's historic gay district.
Ay Qué Chula
Ay Que Chula is San Antonio's beloved LGBTQ+ bar and restaurant at 1503 N Main Ave in the heart of the Gayborhood, celebrated for weekend drag brunches hosted by EZ Brezzy, street tacos, tres leches French toast, and 82-ounce mimosas. Reservations recommended.
Barcode Houston
Houston LGBTQ+ bar with 50+ years of history on Fairview St — karaoke Tuesdays and a packed drag show calendar throughout the week.
Blur Nightclub
Houston Montrose-area gay bar and nightclub on W Gray — a sleek, modern spot for cocktails, dancing, and late-night queer socializing steps from the action.
Bonham Exchange
The Bonham Exchange is San Antonio's most storied LGBTQ+ nightclub, operating continuously since July 1981 inside the historic 1891 Turner Hall building at 411 Bonham St. Founded by Arthur "Hap" Vel
Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey is an LGBTQ+-friendly bar in San Antonio, Texas. Located in the city's queer-friendly corridor, the venue offers a welcoming environment for drinks and socializing. Follow their Facebook
Cheer Up Charlie's
Austin's beloved queer outdoor bar and music venue on Red River — a sunny, welcoming space known for inclusive events, local drag, live music, and one of the friendliest patios in Texas.
Club 727
Club Silver is an LGBTQ+ bar and nightclub in San Antonio offering a vibrant space for dancing, drag entertainment, and community socializing. The venue is a regular destination on San Antonio's queer
Club Changes
Fort Worth's longest-running gay bar since 2003 at 2637 E Lancaster Ave — open 7 days a week and a pillar of the local LGBTQ+ community.
Club Luxor
Lubbock's premier LGBTQ+ nightclub — Club Luxor has served the South Plains queer community since 1998 with drag shows, themed nights, and a full dance floor.
Club Reflection
Fort Worth's LGBTQ+ country western bar at 604 S Jennings Ave — 14+ years, Queerlesque shows, and drag on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
CockTales El Paso
Newer LGBTQ+ bar in El Paso's Pride Square — fresh energy and a welcoming spirit added to the Borderland's gay nightlife scene.
Crocker Bar
Montrose LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar at 2312 Crocker St — wraparound patio, dark moody interior, happy hour, and late-night DJs.
Dakota East Side Ice House
Dakota East Side House is an LGBTQ+ bar located on San Antonio's East Side, expanding the city's queer nightlife presence beyond the Main Avenue strip. The venue offers a welcoming atmosphere with dri
Dallas Eagle
Dallas's landmark leather and kink bar — a welcoming space for the leather community, bears, and anyone who likes their nightlife unapologetically queer and bold.
EPIC Bar and Nightclub El Paso
LGBTQ+ nightclub in El Paso's Pride Square — drag shows, go-go dancers, and Mexican food in a welcoming space for every identity.
George Country Sports Bar
Laid-back LGBTQ+ sports bar in Montrose on Fairview St — pool tables, darts, and a chill neighborhood vibe.
Halo Bar & Nightclub
The only LGBTQ+ bar in Bryan-College Station since 2003 — a 20+ year community anchor for Brazos Valley's queer population and Aggie LGBTQ+ students.
Heat Nightclub
The Heat is San Antonio's #1 LGBTQ+ dance club and showbar at 1500 N Main Ave — featuring drag shows by Tencha La Jefa, multiple bars, a Chill Bar, and a spacious back patio. Open Wed–Sun 9 PM–4 AM; no cover before 11 PM (21+).
Hidden Door Dallas
One of Dallas's oldest gay bars since 1979 on Bowser Ave — cash-only, award-winning patio, 45+ years of unpretentious Oak Lawn queer history.
Iron Bear
Austin's bear and leather bar — a welcoming, unpretentious space for bears, cubs, leather folk, and all who love them, just off the 6th Street entertainment corridor.
JR's Bar & Grill Houston
Houston Montrose karaoke institution at 808 Pacific St — Wed/Thu/Sun singing nights, courtyard patio, go-go dancers, and multiple dance floors.
JR's Bar and Grill Dallas
Dallas LGBTQ+ staple at 3923 Cedar Springs — balcony patio, karaoke nights, and decades of welcoming the Oak Lawn queer community.
Kaliente Cantina
Dallas's premier Latin LGBTQ+ dance bar — salsa, bachata, reggaeton, and drag on the edge of Oak Lawn. The heartbeat of Dallas's queer Latinx community.
Knockout
Knockout is an LGBTQ+ bar located on the North Main Avenue strip in San Antonio's Gayborhood. The venue offers a social, welcoming atmosphere with drink specials and regular entertainment for the quee
Let's Be Honest
Let's Be Honest is one of San Antonio's newest LGBTQ+ nightclubs in the Gayborhood, known for Pride Parade viewing parties, queer singles mixers, throwback 80s nights, and queer TV culture events. Follow @letsbehonestsatx for upcoming events.
Liberty Lounge FW
LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar at 515 S Jennings Ave — artistic decor, patio, cozy nooks, and a welcoming vibe in Fort Worth's queer corridor.
Michael's Outpost
Houston's intimate gay piano bar at 1419 Richmond Ave — open since 1998 with show tune sing-alongs, drag shows, and a cozy neighborhood vibe.
Montrose Country Club
LGBTQ+ bar in Houston's historic Montrose gayborhood — part of Jeff Harmon's portfolio of queer nightlife venues.
Neon Boots Dance Hall & Saloon
Houston's LGBTQ+ country dancehall at 11410 Hempstead Rd (NW Houston) — line dancing, Latin nights, live shows, and a massive dance floor for queer two-steppers.
Oilcan Harry's
Iconic Austin gay bar on 4th Street — a multilevel club with drag shows, EDM, go-go dancers, and an outdoor patio steps from Rain on 4th.
Pacific Street Bar
Montrose neighborhood gay bar in the heart of Houston's LGBTQ+ district — a longtime community haunt with a welcoming, neighborhood-bar vibe.
Paramour at the Phipps
Paramour is a San Antonio bar and social venue known for its welcoming atmosphere and diverse crowd.
Pearl Bar Houston
One of two lesbian bars in Texas and one of only 36 in the country — Pearl Bar on Washington Ave hosts drag king shows, bingo, and centers Houston's queer women's community.
Pegasus
Pegasus is one of San Antonio's oldest and most beloved LGBTQ+ bars on North Main Ave in the Gayborhood, featuring regular drag shows, live entertainment, and a welcoming community atmosphere in the heart of Tobin Hill.
Picks Bar
Picks Bar is an LGBTQ+-friendly neighborhood bar in San Antonio, Texas, offering a comfortable, welcoming environment for the queer community and allies. A no-frills neighborhood spot popular with loc
Purgatory
Purgatory is an LGBTQ+-friendly bar in San Antonio, Texas, offering a unique and welcoming environment for the queer community and nightlife seekers. Known for its distinctive atmosphere, Purgatory is
Rain on 4th
Austin's oldest continually operating LGBTQ+ bar on 4th Street — a historic anchor of Austin's queer nightlife scene, open since 1979.
Rich's Houston
Houston Midtown LGBTQ+ dance club with world-class DJs and a pulsating queer dance floor — owned by Jeff Harmon.
RIPCORD Houston
The oldest gay leather bar in Texas at 715 Fairview St — open since 1980, RIPCORD is a 45-year Montrose institution for the leather, bear, and kink community.
Robert's Lafitte
Reportedly the oldest continually operating LGBTQ+ bar in Texas — open since 1970 near Galveston's Historic Pleasure Pier.
Round-Up Saloon
Dallas's LGBTQ+ country-western bar at 3912 Cedar Springs — line dancing, two-stepping, and queer country culture nightly.
SA Country Saloon
SA Country Saloon is San Antonio's beloved LGBTQ+ country bar on the Main Strip — weekly dance lessons, karaoke nights, Saturday drag shows with no cover, stiff drinks, and a drama-free atmosphere.
Sellers Underground
Austin's iconic underground gay bar on 4th Street — multi-level dance floors, themed nights, and a legendary drag scene that anchors the heart of Austin's queer nightlife.
South Beach Houston
10,000 sq ft LGBTQ+ dance club at 810 Pacific St — free admission before 10pm, ice jets, LED production, and drag shows since reopening in 2022.
Sparks Club
Sparks Club is Uptown San Antonio's beloved neighborhood gay bar, serving the LGBTQ+ community in northeast San Antonio for over 30 years. Open every day until 2 AM, Sparks Club features a popular $2
Sparky's Pub
Sparky's Pub is an Old English-style LGBTQ+ pub at 1416 N Main Ave featuring video DJs, pool tables, a full wine list, bar bites, and a large outdoor patio. Open daily 3 PM–2 AM with Happy Hour 3–9 PM.
Station 4
24,000 sq ft LGBTQ+ mega-venue at 3911 Cedar Springs — 15+ bars, massive patio, and the world-famous Rose Room drag theater nightly.
Sue Ellen's Dallas
Two-floor LGBTQ+ bar on Cedar Springs with live Dallas musicians — one of the few remaining women-welcoming queer spaces in the Oak Lawn gayborhood.
TC's Lounge
Intimate Montrose dive bar with a loyal LGBTQ+ following — low-key, no-frills, and exactly what a neighborhood bar should be in the heart of Houston's queer district.
The Bang Bang Bar
The Bang Bang Bar is a vinyl-spinning, cocktail-slinging vintage dive bar at 119 El Mio St in San Antonio. Opened in 2016 by members of indie band Girl in a Coma, it occupies a building with
The Bend
The Bend is an LGBTQ+-friendly bar in San Antonio, Texas, providing a comfortable and welcoming space for queer community members and allies to gather and socialize. The venue offers a neighborhood ba
The Eagle San Antonio at Knockout
The Eagle San Antonio at Knockout is a leather and gear bar located in the backroom of Knockout on the Main Avenue Strip, with a separate entrance on Evergreen Street. As an affiliate of the Eagle bra
The Hidden Door
Corpus Christi's LGBTQ+ bar — The Hidden Door has been the Coastal Bend's home for queer nightlife, drag shows, and community gatherings since the 1970s.
The Starlighter
The Starlighter is a San Antonio LGBTQ+ bar and entertainment venue celebrated for its vibrant drag brunches, drag markets, live performances, and inclusive atmosphere. A popular destination in the ci
The Strip
The Strip on Main is San Antonio's iconic LGBTQ+ Gayborhood — a vibrant stretch of North Main Avenue in Tobin Hill lined with queer bars, restaurants, and community spaces. Designated a Pride Cultural Heritage District in 2025, The Strip is the cultural heart of SA's queer community.
The Tool Box El Paso
Gay bar at 506 N. Stanton St in El Paso's Pride Square — open daily 2pm-2am and a welcoming fixture of the Borderland LGBTQ+ community.
Throckmorton Mining Co.
Dallas LGBTQ+ bar and social hub near Cedar Springs — a relaxed neighborhood hangout with a welcoming crowd and lively weekend atmosphere.
Touch Bar El Paso
El Paso's premier LGBTQ+ nightclub at 11395 James Watt Dr — upscale queer nightlife with top DJs on the Texas-Mexico border since 2014.
Varsity Bar Houston
Sports-themed LGBTQ+ video bar at 611 Hyde Park Blvd, Montrose — opened late 2025 in the former Eagle Houston space with drag shows upstairs and music/sports TVs downstairs.
WKND
WKND is a dance and nightclub on San Antonio's Main Strip at 1524 N Main Ave — 21+, queer-friendly, and right in the heart of the Gayborhood. Steps from Heat, Knockout, Sparky's, and the rest of the Strip's LGBTQ+ nightlife corridor.
Woody's Cocktail Lounge
Dallas's beloved Oak Lawn neighborhood gay bar on Cedar Springs — unpretentious, fun, and open daily. Pool tables, patio, and two-dollar Tuesdays.
Zippers Bar Dallas
Oak Lawn neighborhood gay bar known for drag shows, karaoke nights, and a lively, inclusive crowd just off Cedar Springs.
🌟 Entertainers & Performers 🌟 Artistas y Performers
360 Queen Entertainment
360 Queen Entertainment is San Antonio's premier drag production company, offering full-service brunch, dinner, and nightclub shows across various venues in the city.
ANNALXG
ANNALXG is a dj serving the LGBTQ+ community in San Antonio.
Bewitched
Bewitched is a San Antonio-based LGBTQ+ DJ and performer active in the local queer nightlife scene. They perform at bars, clubs, and community events throughout the city, bringing high-energy sets to
Bexarhaus
Bexarhaus is a San Antonio-based LGBTQ+ DJ and event producer known for creating dynamic nightlife experiences for the queer community. Active across the city's bar and club circuit, Bexarhaus regular
House of Eternas
House of Eternas is a San Antonio-based LGBTQ+ production company and performance collective rooted in the city's drag and vogue communities. They organize and produce shows, performances, and events
House of Juicy
House of Juicy is a San Antonio vogue house and LGBTQ+ ballroom collective celebrating ballroom culture, performance artistry, and queer community. Rooted in the traditions of the ballroom scene, they
Lez Dance SATX
Lez Dance SATX is a San Antonio production company throwing recurring day dance parties for the city's 25+ sapphic community. Their events have landed at venues like The Lucky Duck on N Alamo St, with no-cover entry, daytime hours, and an intentionally mature, queer, and sexy vibe for women, lesbians, and non-binary attendees.
Official SpecDragular
Official SpecDragular is a San Antonio-based drag production company dedicated to staging high-quality drag shows and events throughout the city. The company works with local drag talent to produce pe
Pastie Pops
Pastie Pops is a San Antonio-based LGBTQ+ drag house and performance collective active in the city's drag scene. The collective participates in shows, fundraisers, and community events throughout the
Rey Lopez Entertainment
Rey Lopez Entertainment is a San Antonio-based event production company specializing in LGBTQ+ nightlife, drag shows, and entertainment events throughout the city. Working with local and national tale
SA Papis
SA Papis is a San Antonio community group celebrating and connecting queer Latinx individuals in the Alamo City. The group fosters chosen family, community visibility, and celebration of queer Latinx
Vinilious Records SATX
Vinilious Records SATX is a San Antonio-based queer music and cultural collective celebrating vinyl records, music culture, and LGBTQ+ community in the Alamo City. The group brings together music love
💛 Nonprofits & Resources 💛 Organizaciones y Recursos
Abilene Pride Alliance
Abilene Pride Alliance is a West Texas LGBTQ+ nonprofit organizing Pride events, advocacy, and community support for queer residents of the Abilene area.
Alamo Area Resource Center (AARC)
Founded in 1990, the Alamo Area Resource Center (AARC) was established to support people living with HIV/AIDS and has since grown into one of San Antonio's leading LGBTQ+ social service.
Alamo Empire Inc
The Royal, Sovereign and Imperial Court of the Alamo Empire, Inc. is a San Antonio–based LGBTQ+ volunteer nonprofit founded in 1990, raising funds through drag performances, pageantry, galas, and comm
Alliance of Border Collaboratives
The Alliance of Border Collaboratives is an El Paso coalition connecting LGBTQ+ organizations and advocates across the U.S.-Mexico borderlands to advance queer rights and community wellbeing.
Alphabet Army
Alphabet Army is an East Texas LGBTQ+ advocacy organization serving Tyler and surrounding communities with resources, visibility, and support for queer and trans Texans.
Amarillo Area Transgender Advocacy Group
The Amarillo Area Transgender Advocacy Group advocates for the rights and wellbeing of transgender and gender-diverse residents of Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle.
Avenue 360 Health & Wellness
Comprehensive HIV care and LGBTQ+ health services in Houston's Midtown — providing primary care, HIV treatment, behavioral health, and wrap-around support to underserved Houstonians.
BEAT AIDS
BEAT AIDS Coalition Trust (Black Efforts Against the Threat of AIDS) is a San Antonio nonprofit founded in 1987 to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The organization provides comprehensive HIV/AIDS preven
Black Trans Advocacy Coalition
Black Trans Advocacy Coalition (BTAC) is a DFW-based organization centering Black transgender individuals through advocacy, education, and direct services addressing anti-trans violence and discrimination.
Black, Queer & Here
Black, Queer & Here is a San Antonio community organization dedicated to creating intentional, affirming space for Black LGBTQ+ individuals in the Alamo City. Through events, advocacy, and community-b
BLAQ LINQ
BLAQ LINQ is a Dallas nonprofit building connection, visibility, and resources for Black LGBTQ+ communities in North Texas through events, advocacy, and mutual support.
Boerne Pride
The Boerne Pride Walk is an annual LGBTQ+ Pride event serving the Boerne, Texas community and surrounding Hill Country area. The walk brings together community members, allies, and local organizations
Borderland Rainbow Center
Borderland Rainbow Center is El Paso's LGBTQ+ community center, offering drop-in programs, support groups, health resources, and advocacy for queer and trans Texans on the US-Mexico border.
Campaign for Southern Equality
Campaign for Southern Equality advances LGBTQ+ rights in the American South through legal advocacy, policy work, and direct community support with a strong presence in Texas.
Coalition for Aging LGBT
Coalition for Aging LGBT advocates for and supports LGBTQ+ seniors in the Dallas area, addressing the unique challenges of aging as a queer or trans person.
Dunes LGBT Homeless Solutions Foundation
Dunes LGBT Homeless Solutions Foundation addresses LGBTQ+ homelessness in Fort Worth with advocacy, resources, and support for queer individuals experiencing housing instability.
Equality Texas
Equality Texas is the leading statewide advocacy organization fighting for the civil rights of LGBTQ+ Texans. Through legislative advocacy, grassroots organizing, public education, and coalition build
Esperanza Peace and Justice Center
The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center is a San Antonio nonprofit organization at the nexus of LGBTQ+ rights, Latinx cultural preservation, women's rights, and social justice. Through arts programming
Fam210
Fam210 is a San Antonio LGBTQ+ community organization dedicated to building queer chosen family and fostering connection throughout the 210 area code. Through community events, social gatherings, and
Fiesta Youth
Fiesta Youth is South Texas' premier LGBTQ+ nonprofit youth organization, founded in 2013 in San Antonio. Serving youth ages 6–24 and their families, Fiesta Youth provides weekly peer support meetings
Finn's Place Fort Worth
Finn's Place is a Fort Worth LGBTQ+ community gathering space providing a safe, inclusive environment for queer and trans individuals in Tarrant County.
Freelux Project
Freelux Project is a Dallas LGBTQ+ arts and community organization creating space for queer artists and community members through cultural programming and empowerment initiatives.
Fundacion Latinoamericana de Accion Social
Fundación Latinoamericana de Acción Social (FLAS) advocates for Latinx LGBTQ+ immigrants and communities in Houston through health, legal, and social support services.
Gender Infinity
Gender Infinity is a Houston nonprofit dedicated to supporting transgender and gender-expansive youth and families through education, advocacy, and a beloved annual conference.
Grayson County Pride
Grayson County Pride brings LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations and community visibility to Sherman and Grayson County in North Texas.
House of Rebirth
House of Rebirth is a Dallas LGBTQ+ house and community providing chosen family, ballroom culture, mentorship, and empowerment for trans and queer individuals in North Texas.
HRC San Antonio
HRC San Antonio is the local chapter of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. The chapter engages San Antonio community members in advocacy, civic act
Kind Clinic
Kind Clinic is a culturally affirming sexual health and wellness clinic serving LGBTQ+ people and those impacted by HIV across Texas. Founded in 2015 by community activists, Kind Clinic operates locat
Lavender Effect
Lavender Effect is a San Antonio-based LGBTQ+ nonprofit organization focused on advocacy, community empowerment, and building visibility for queer San Antonians. The organization engages the community
Legacy Community Health
Houston's largest LGBTQ+ and HIV-focused health provider — offering affirming primary care, behavioral health, dental, and HIV services across multiple clinic locations citywide.
LGBT Chamber of Commerce Foundation Dallas
The LGBT Chamber of Commerce Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Greater Dallas's LGBTQ+ business community, awarding grants to LGBTQ+ nonprofits and organizations in North Texas.
LGBTQ Saves
LGBTQ Saves provides crisis support, suicide prevention resources, and mental health advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth and adults in Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
Live Oak Singers, Inc.
Live Oak Singers, Inc. is San Antonio's LGBTQ+-affirming community chorus, bringing together singers of diverse backgrounds and musical abilities to perform for and with the greater San Antonio commun
Living Positive San Antonio
Living Positive San Antonio is a peer support organization serving individuals living with HIV in the San Antonio area. Through peer connection, support groups, and community advocacy, the organizatio
Lubbock Pride
Lubbock Pride organizes annual Pride events, advocacy, and community programs for LGBTQ+ residents of Lubbock and the surrounding South Plains region of West Texas.
Lyfe Journey Unfolding
Lyfe Journey Unfolding provides LGBTQ+-affirming life coaching, wellness support, and personal development resources for queer and trans individuals in the Dallas area.
Mom Mpowered
Mom Mpowered supports mothers and caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth in the DFW area, providing peer community, education, and advocacy for families navigating their child's queer identity.
Monica Roberts Resource Center
The Monica Roberts Resource Center is a Houston trans drop-in center providing mental health resources, social connection, and LGBTQ+ community programming in the Montrose neighborhood.
Montrose Center
Montrose Center is Houston's LGBTQ+ community center, providing mental health, substance use treatment, HIV prevention, senior programs, and social services to the Houston queer community.
Muhlaysia Booker Foundation
The Muhlaysia Booker Foundation provides housing, advocacy, counseling, and employment support for transgender women in Dallas, founded in memory of slain trans activist Muhlaysia Booker.
Nu Transgender Movement
Nu Transgender Movement is a Dallas nonprofit advancing transgender rights, visibility, and community empowerment for trans individuals across North Texas.
Operation Brave
Operation Brave is a San Antonio-based community organization dedicated to serving and supporting local community members. Active on Facebook, they organize events and outreach initiatives for San Ant
Organizacion Latina Trans in Texas
OLTT (Organización Latina Trans in Texas) provides housing, healthcare, legal aid, and empowerment support for trans Latinx immigrants and community members in Houston.
Out In West Texas
Out In West Texas is a Midland LGBTQ+ community network connecting queer residents of the Permian Basin and West Texas through events, resources, and mutual support.
Out Youth
Austin's LGBTQ+ youth organization providing safe spaces, mental health support, and community programming for queer young people aged 12–20 across Central Texas since 1990.
Outreach Inc.
Fort Worth's LGBTQ+ nonprofit providing counseling, HIV testing, community resources, and advocacy for queer residents across Tarrant County.
PFLAG Boerne
PFLAG Boerne is the local chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) serving the Boerne, Texas and Hill Country community. The chapter provides support groups, educational
PFLAG El Paso
PFLAG El Paso provides support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and their families in the El Paso area, with bilingual resources for the border community.
PFLAG San Antonio
PFLAG San Antonio is the local chapter of the national PFLAG organization, dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them in the San Antonio and Bexar Cou
Pride Center San Antonio
Pride Center San Antonio (The Center) is a community resource center founded in 2011 with the mission to serve LGBTQ+ and HIV communities by connecting individuals and their families to health, wellne
Pride Center West Texas
Pride Center West Texas is an Odessa LGBTQ+ community center providing resources, support, and safe space for queer and trans residents of the Permian Basin region.
Pride Community Center College Station
Pride Community Center is College Station's LGBTQ+ community center providing resources, support, and inclusive space for queer residents of the Brazos Valley and Texas A&M community.
Pride Frisco
Pride Frisco brings LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations and community events to the Frisco area, building visibility and inclusion in the northern DFW suburbs.
Pride of San Antonio Show Band
The Pride of San Antonio Showband is an LGBTQ+-affirming marching band and musical ensemble serving the San Antonio community. The Showband performs at Pride events, community parades, and civic occas
Pride San Antonio Inc.
Pride San Antonio Inc. is the volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization responsible for organizing San Antonio's annual Pride Bigger Than Texas festival — one of the largest Pride events in Texas
Pride210
Pride210 is a community-led LGBTQ+ Pride organization in San Antonio advocating for transparency, accountability, and a Pride that reflects the community it represents. Independent from Pride San Antonio, the org organizes the 2026 San Antonio Pride River Parade and is building a more inclusive LGBTQ+ ecosystem in the 210.
Resource Center Dallas
Resource Center is Dallas's LGBTQ+ community center, providing health services, mental health care, legal clinics, community programs, and a food pantry to thousands of LGBTQ+ Texans annually.
Riverside Pride
Riverside Pride is a San Antonio LGBTQ+ Pride organization dedicated to celebrating community visibility, inclusion, and belonging along San Antonio's River Walk and surrounding areas. The organizatio
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
The San Antonio AIDS Foundation (SAAF) is the oldest and most comprehensive HIV/AIDS service organization in Bexar County and 11 surrounding South Texas counties, founded in 1986. SAAF provides free H
San Antonio Community Resource Directory (SACRD)
The SA Community Resource Directory (SACRD) is an online platform connecting San Antonio residents with nonprofit organizations, social services, and community resources across Bexar County. The direc
San Antonio Gender Association
The San Antonio Gender Association (SAGA) is a peer-to-peer support organization dedicated to the San Antonio transgender and gender-diverse community. SAGA provides a safe, supportive space for indiv
San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce
The San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce is the city's premier LGBTQ+ business organization, uniting LGBTQ+ business owners, allied professionals, and community partners for mutual economic benefit an
San Marcos Queer Council
The San Marcos Queer Council is an LGBTQ+ advocacy and community organization serving the San Marcos, Texas area — home to Texas State University. The council works to advance LGBTQ+ rights, provide c
Save Our Sisters United
Save Our Sisters United (SOSU) is a Houston Black trans-led organization empowering Black transgender women through healthcare access, housing navigation, peer support, and policy advocacy.
Smile Big TX
Smile Big TX is an Amarillo LGBTQ+ community organization providing support, visibility, and advocacy for queer residents of the Texas Panhandle.
Texas Latino Pride
Texas Latino Pride celebrates and advocates for Latinx LGBTQ+ communities across Texas through Pride events, cultural programming, and community visibility.
Texas Pride Community Foundation
Texas Pride Community Foundation is an Austin-based LGBTQ+ foundation that awards grants to Texas nonprofits, supporting queer organizations across the state with funding and capacity building.
Texas PRIDE Health
Pride Health TX is a Texas-based organization providing LGBTQ+-affirming health services and resources to queer Texans. With a focus on accessible, culturally competent care, Pride Health TX works to
The Houston Intersex Society
The Houston Intersex Society provides peer support, education, and advocacy for intersex individuals and their families in Houston and across Texas.
The Opal Center
The Opal Center is Wichita Falls's LGBTQ+ community center, providing support, resources, and safe space for queer and trans residents of North Central Texas.
Thrive Youth Center
Thrive Youth Center is a San Antonio nonprofit providing a safe, LGBTQ+-affirming residential and support center for homeless queer youth in the city. Thrive's mission is to help LGBTQ+ youth experien
Trans Allies San Antonio
TransAllies San Antonio is a community organization dedicated to supporting, advocating for, and building resources for San Antonio's transgender community and their families, friends, and allies. The
Trans Fronterizxs
Trans Fronterizxs is an El Paso organization led by and for transgender people in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, providing advocacy, support, and community for trans fronterizxs.
Trans Pride Initiative
Trans Pride Initiative provides case management, material support, and community advocacy for transgender individuals in the Dallas area, with a focus on Black and Brown trans women.
Transgender Foundation of America
Transgender Foundation of America (TFA) is one of Texas's oldest trans advocacy organizations, based in Houston, providing education, direct services, and community support for transgender Texans.
TX LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce
TX LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce is the statewide network connecting LGBTQ+ business chambers across Texas for advocacy, networking, and economic empowerment. Visit their website for resources and membership information.
Village Unlimited
Village Unlimited provides housing, community resources, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals facing housing instability and homelessness in the Arlington and DFW area.
Westcare Texas
WestCare Texas is a San Antonio-based behavioral health organization providing substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, and community support services to underserved populations, including
Woodlawn Pointe Center for Community
Woodlawn Pointe: A Center of Community is a San Antonio community center and nonprofit hub located at 702 Donaldson Ave. The facility serves as the home base for several LGBTQ+ organizations.
🤝 Community & Social 🤝 Comunidad y Social
Alamo Reading Rainbro Circle
The Alamo Reading Rainbro Circle is a men's book club that meets once a month to discuss a LGBTQ+ literature.
Amarillo Pride
Annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in the Texas Panhandle — bringing visibility, community, and joy to Amarillo and the surrounding region.
Angelo Pride
LGBTQ+ Pride organization for San Angelo and the Concho Valley — organizing annual Pride celebrations and building queer community in West-Central Texas.
Austin Pride
Organizers of Austin's annual Pride parade and festival — one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in Texas, drawing tens of thousands to the streets of downtown Austin each August.
Camp Nackte
Camp Nackte is a body-positive, LGBTQ+-welcoming campground and community retreat located at 1891 County Rd 412 in Stockdale, Texas — about 45 minutes southeast of San Antonio. One of four LGBTQ+ camp
Central Texas Pride
LGBTQ+ Pride organization serving Killeen, Harker Heights, Temple, and the Central Texas military and civilian community — bringing Pride to the home of Fort Cavazos.
Corpus Christi Pride
Annual Pride celebration for the LGBTQ+ community of Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend — bringing visibility, joy, and community to South Texas's Gulf Coast city.
Dallas Southern Pride
Annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration dedicated to uplifting Black queer voices and community in Dallas — one of the most important pride events in North Texas.
Dallas Voice
North Texas's LGBTQ+ newspaper and digital media outlet — covering queer news, politics, arts, entertainment, and community across Dallas–Fort Worth since 1984.
Denton Pride
Annual Pride celebration for the Denton LGBTQ+ community — a vibrant, grassroots event drawing queer students, residents, and allies to one of North Texas's most progressive cities.
Down2Gayme
Down2Gayme is a San Antonio-based LGBTQ+ social group centered around board games and tabletop gaming. The group hosts regular game nights that bring together queer community members for a fun, casual
Dream Week
Dream Week is a San Antonio-based LGBTQ+ event series and community initiative bringing together queer San Antonians through programming, gatherings, and creative events. The organization focuses on b
East Texas Pride
LGBTQ+ Pride organization for Tyler and East Texas — organizing Pride events and building queer community in a region where visibility and belonging matter deeply.
Flame Games
Flame Games is a San Antonio-based LGBTQ+ drag house and performance collective. As part of the city's rich drag community, they participate in shows, fundraisers, and nightlife events throughout the
Houston GLBT Political Caucus
Houston's longstanding LGBTQ+ political advocacy organization — endorsing candidates, organizing voters, and fighting for queer civil rights across Harris County and Texas since 1975.
Just Us Lesbians (JUL)
JustUs Lesbians is a San Antonio social group for lesbian women seeking community connection in the Alamo City. The group organizes social gatherings, outings, and meetups
Kinky Karnival
Kinky Karnival is a social group serving the LGBTQ+ community in San Antonio.
Lesbians In San Antonio (LISA)
Lesbians In San Antonio (LISA) is a Meetup-based social group for WLW (women who love women) — an inclusive, no-drama community for socializing, making friends, and joining in recreational activities across San Antonio. 307 members.
Lumberjack Pride (SFA)
LGBTQ+ student and community organization at Stephen F. Austin State University — fostering queer visibility, community, and support in Deep East Texas.
Orgullo de San Antonio (LULAC 22198)
LGBT LULAC is a San Antonio council of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), dedicated to advancing civil rights and equality for LGBTQ+ Latinx individuals and communities. Operating a
OutSmart Magazine
Houston's LGBTQ+ magazine since 1994 — covering queer news, arts, culture, politics, and community across the Bayou City and beyond.
Panhandle Pride Inc.
Amarillo's LGBTQ+ Pride organization — Panhandle Pride Inc. organizes annual Pride events and community programming for queer residents of the Texas Panhandle.
Pub Run San Antonio
Pub Rub San Antonio is an LGBTQ+ social organization hosting community gatherings, pub events, and social outings throughout the San Antonio area. The group brings together queer individuals and allie
Renegade Bears of San Antonio
Renegade Bears of San Antonio is the city's dedicated LGBTQ+ bear community organization, welcoming bears, cubs, otters, chasers, and allies for social events, fundraisers, and community gatherings. T
Rio Grande Valley Pride
Annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration for the Rio Grande Valley — uniting queer South Texans in the McAllen metro for visibility, joy, and community on the US-Mexico border.
SA Queer Collective
SA Queer Collective is a San Antonio-based LGBTQ+ community group dedicated to building inclusive queer space through community events, art, and advocacy. The collective creates platforms for queer vo
San Antonio Gay Men's Book Club
The San Antonio Gay Men's Book Club is a Meetup-based monthly book club selecting fiction and non-fiction by, for, or about gay men — covering queer love and relationships, coming-of-age, psychology, and personal development. 132 members; meets monthly at host members' homes (addresses shared after registration).
San Antonio Kennel Club
San Antonio Kennel Club is San Antonio's LGBTQ+ community organization for pups, handlers, and those in the leather-adjacent and kink-adjacent scene. The club hosts social events, educational gatherin
San Antonio Leathermen
San Antonio Leather Men is the dedicated LGBTQ+ leather community organization in San Antonio, Texas. The group hosts social events, fundraisers, educational programming, and community gatherings for
San Antonio LGBT & Ally Hiking Group
The San Antonio LGBT & Ally Hiking Group is a social community bringing together LGBTQ+ individuals and allies who share a love of the outdoors. The group organizes regular hikes and nature outings to
San Antonio Public LIbrary
The San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) operates 30 branch locations throughout the city, providing free access to books, digital resources, community programs, and educational services to all San Anton
Sapphics of San Antonio (SOSA)
SOSA is a San Antonio-based community organization dedicated to serving local residents. Active in the city's nonprofit and community sector, SOSA provides programming and services to support San Anto
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
Dallas's LGBTQ+ Democratic club — organizing, advocating, and supporting queer-friendly candidates and progressive causes across North Texas.
Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio (SDSA)
The Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio is the local chapter of the National Stonewall Democrats, the LGBTQ+ caucus of the Democratic Party. The organization works to advance LGBTQ+ equality through th
The San Antonio River Walk
The San Antonio River Walk (Paseo del Rio) is one of Texas's most iconic destinations — a scenic, mile-long pedestrian network of pathways winding along the San Antonio River through the heart of down
The Write Spot
The Write Spot is a San Antonio LGBTQ+ social and writing group that brings together queer writers, storytellers, and creatives for community meetups and collaborative writing sessions. The group prov
The Z
The Z is a San Antonio LGBTQ+ men's bathhouse and adult social club serving the queer community. The facility offers a private, safe environment for adult socializing and recreation. Visit their websi
Trinity Pride
Fort Worth's annual LGBTQ+ Pride festival and community organization — Trinity Pride organizes one of North Texas's largest outdoor Pride celebrations for Tarrant County's queer community.
Waco Pride Network
Waco's LGBTQ+ Pride organization — producing the annual Waco Pride celebration and building queer community in Central Texas through year-round programming and advocacy.
Wichita Falls Pride Alliance
LGBTQ+ Pride organization for Wichita Falls and the North Texas/Red River region — organizing annual Pride events and year-round community support for queer residents.
⚽ Sports Leagues ⚽ Ligas Deportivas
Alamo City Football
Alamo City Football is a sports league serving the LGBTQ+ community in San Antonio.
Diablos OutSports Association
The Diablos OutSports Association is San Antonio's LGBTQ+ multi-sport organization, bringing together queer athletes and allies for competitive and recreational leagues. The organization fosters commu
In The Loop Run Crew
In The Loop Run Crew is an inclusive walk/run group in San Antonio open to all paces and faces — running is for everyone. The crew is also the host organization behind the Y'all Means All 5K Race.
Jan's RainbowLeague
Jan's RainbowLeague is a San Antonio LGBTQ+ sports league and recreational organization bringing queer athletes and allies together through competitive and social sports play. The league fosters commu
Pride San Antonio Gay Basketball League
Pride San Antonio Gay Basketball League is an LGBTQ+ recreational and competitive basketball league serving the San Antonio queer community. The league brings together LGBTQ+ athletes and allies for o
Pride Sports San Antonio
Pride Sports San Antonio is a San Antonio LGBTQ+ multi-sport organization dedicated to creating inclusive, welcoming athletic opportunities for queer individuals and allies across the city. The organi
San Antonio Pride Softball League (SAPSL)
The San Antonio Pride Softball League (SAPSL) is San Antonio's LGBTQ+ gay softball league and a member organization of ASANA — the Amateur Sports Alliance of North America. SAPSL fields seasonal teams, fundraises for World Series travel, and hosts community
Space City Bears
Houston's bear, cub, and leather social organization — hosting events, fundraisers, and fellowship for the city's burly queer community since the 1990s.
🎨 Arts & Culture 🎨 Arte y Cultura
Austin Gay Men's Chorus
Austin's premier LGBTQ+ choral organization — performing multiple concerts annually and serving as a cultural beacon for queer visibility and artistic excellence in the Capital City.
LOL Comedy Club
LOL Comedy Club is a San Antonio comedy venue hosting stand-up comedy shows, open mics, and entertainment events in an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere. The club is a popular destination for comedy fan
Overtime Theatre
The Overtime Theatre is San Antonio's cherished independent theater dedicated exclusively to original works written and performed by local artists. Nicknamed the theater for the people, the Overtime h
Public Theatre San Antonio
Public Theatre San Antonio is a community theater company committed to producing diverse and accessible theatrical productions for all San Antonians. The theater welcomes performers and audiences of a
San Antonio Museum
The San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) is one of San Antonio's premier cultural institutions, housing an extensive collection of art spanning 5,000 years from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman works to
The Witte Museum
The Witte Museum is San Antonio's natural history and science museum, dedicated to exploring Texas and the world through natural history, science, and culture. Home to permanent exhibitions on Texas w
Tobin Center
The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts is San Antonio's flagship performing arts venue, hosting a diverse array of Broadway touring productions, orchestral concerts, dance performances, comedy shows
Wonder Theatre
Wonder Theatre is a San Antonio performing arts organization committed to producing culturally diverse, inclusive, and community-focused theatrical productions. The theater creates space for stories a
🕊️ Spiritual & Faith 🕊️ Espiritual y Fe
Cathedral of Hope
One of the world's largest LGBTQ+ welcoming churches — a United Church of Christ congregation on Cedar Springs offering affirming worship, community ministry, and sanctuary to all.
MCCSA
The Metropolitan Community Church of San Antonio (MCCSA) is an LGBTQ+-affirming Christian congregation offering welcoming, inclusive worship services and community programming for LGBTQ+ individuals,
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