Phyllis Frye

Phyllis Randolph Frye is an Associate Judge for the City of Houston Municipal Courts. Frye is the first transgender judge appointed in Texas.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Phyllis Frye, a transgender woman, was born as Phillip Frye.[4] Frye is an Eagle Scout and was a member of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps.[5] Frye graduated from Texas A&M University.[4] While at Texas A&M, Frye was a member of the University's Corps of Cadets,[5] belonged to the Texas A&M Singing Cadets and got married.[6]

Career

On November 17, 2010, Houston mayor Annise Parker appointed Frye as an Associate Judge for the City of Houston Municipal Courts.[1][2] Her appointment was publicly opposed by the Houston Area Pastoral Council and other local pastors, but Mayor Parker expressed admiration for Frye, citing the new judge's long experience as a trial attorney.[2][3] The Houston City Council unanimously approved of her appointment.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wright, John (November 17, 2010). "Phyllis Frye becomes Texas’ 1st trans judge". Dallas Voice. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Connelly, Richard (November 18, 2011). "Phyllis Frye: Annise Parker Appoints Houston's First Transgender Judge (That We Know Of)". Houston Press. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 McDonald, Sally (November 17, 2010). "Judge Appointment Angers Pastors: First transgender judge in Texas". FOX 26 TV News. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Rogers, Brian (November 19, 2010). "A journey for her peers: Phyllis Frye, who fought for transgender rights, is now a judge". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Feldman, Claudia (April 30, 2009). "Texas A&M hands out first Phyllis Frye award". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  6. ↑ Alanis, Marissa (October 10, 1996). "Former Cadet Discusses Transgender Issues". The Battalion. Retrieved July 2, 2012.