Annise Parker has been sworn in as the mayor of Houston. Houston becomes the largest US city to be led by an openly gay mayor. During her swearing-in ceremony on Monday, she stood next to her longtime partner, Kathy Hubbard.

Annise Parker: “I, Annise Parker, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of mayor of the city of Houston, of the state of Texas, so help me God.”

During her inaugural address, Houston Mayor Annise Parker said, “Today is simply one step toward a tomorrow of greater justice.”