The Houston Stonewall Young Democrats has endorsed Maverick Welsh! From the press release:

The Houston Stonewall Young Democrats have endorsed Maverick Welsh for Houston City Council District H in the May 9th special election. The Houston Stonewall Young Democrats (HSYD), a group of Houston area young progressives ages 14 to 40 whose focus is to educate the LGBT community about the issues affecting them, made the endorsements at their monthly meeting last night…

Shaun Nelson, HSYD Vice President of Political Affairs, stated, “Maverick’s experience in both teaching and public service brings a unique perspective that HSYD fully supports.” [HSYD President Brandon] Webb said “The Houston Stonewall Young Democrats are certain that Mr. Welsh’s deep understanding of city affairs, along with his passion for the needs of the district’s constituents, more than qualify him to carry the banner of front runner in this election,” stated Webb. 

Read more at the HSYD website.