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Kelly O'Neil - The night I captured the title of Miss Gay Texas State was one of the most rewarding moments of my life. This opened doors to so many more opportunities and made so many friends along my journey. I continue to support the system by being an active Prelim promoter along with my counterpart sister Veronica Reyes. As we close out another year, congratulations to our title holders Sapphire E-laine Taylor, and Makayla Taylor Skyy on a job well done.

Gemini Alexander Brooks - Looking back 10 years ago, one of the most unforgettable, joyful milestones in my life was being crowned Miss Gay Texas State at large 2016. That night was more than a crown. It was a dream realized, a moment of pride and a reflection of every ounce of love hard work and purpose I poured into my journey. It wasn’t just about the title. It was about what it represented, being able to stand in that spotlight and use my platform to uplift and serve the LGBTQIA plus community brought me so much joy. I met people whose stories had changed me. I was given the chance to inspire, to connect, to show others, especially those who felt unseen, that they matter that they are powerful, beautiful, and worthy of celebration. To this day, it remains one of the greatest accomplishments of my career, not just because of the crown, but because of the impact, and for that I will always be grateful.

Caress Riata -  This system has been mislabeled and through the work of the reigning title holders, formers and contestants. It has grown into a respected system that continues to attract more participants. The tagline during Sabrina Starr and my reign was "a professional system that promotes the art of female illusion while presenting excellence that gives back to our community" I chose this system as I wanted to help others and show that there are no barriers. I was overwhelmed when my name was called, but I knew that this was an opportunity I was able to perform, help other organizations, forge friendships and sisterhoods, not just in the metroplex or Texas, but across the US.  I was able to break down stereotypes and present our system to people that normally would not have accepted us, so to those that followed our reign, I thank you for carrying  on the legacy. To the contestants, always remember that there can only be two each year. If it isn’t your year don’t be discouraged, dig deeper, and come back stronger. To the new winners, hit the ground running as you are making a legacy for yourself. Carry yourself with pride, but always be humble reach out to those before you for help and guide the ones that are vying to replace you.

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