The Texas Young Democrats has been in existence since 1932.  Texas Young Democrats brings together young Democrats, including high school and college students, youth leaders, and young professionals to build a brighter future for all Texans.  TYD promotes political activism by young progressives to influence the political process and elect Democratic leaders throughout the state. We gather in local clubs, statewide executive committee meetings, and an annual convention in Austin to share insights, debate issues, develop leadership skills, and build lasting friendships with like-minded young people all across Texas.

TYD has a long tradition of electing its former members to office, and TYD alumni can be found at all levels of public service and in influential roles in many Texas communities. We boast lifetime members, such as Gov. Ann Richards, John Sharp, Garry Mauro, and Lena Guerrero.  As a statewide organization and chartered member of the Young Democrats of America and College Democrats of America, TYD provides opportunities for young people to meet fellow activists, work on campaigns and with partner with local and state party officials, while learning about the political process.

Former Presidents of Texas Young Democrats

1933 - 1934 Hubert Nelson
(Records are missing from 1934 to 1954)
1955 - 1956 Dean Johnson
1956 - 1957 Edgar Berlin
1957 - 1959 Maco Stewart
1959 - 1961 Bill Kilgarlin
1961 - 1963 Paulia Weaver
1963 - 1965 Andy Shuval
1965 - 1967 Bob Slagle
1968 - 1969 Betsey Wright
1969 - 1970 Dwayne Holman (also YDA President, 79-83)
1970 - 1971 Ron Clower
1971 - 1973 James P. Allison
1973 - 1975 Bill Brannon
1975 - 1977 Terri Mollinger
1977 - 1979 Marvin Smith
1979 - 1981 Lena Guerrero
1981 - 1982 John Rhodes
1982 - 1984 Laurie Anderson
1984 - 1986 Steve McDonald
1986 - 1987 Jacki Urbach
1987 - 1988 Paul Banda
1988 - 1989 Martin Hoffman
1989 - 1990 Dana Cope
1990 - 1991 Marissa Marmolejo
1991 - 1993 Don Jarvis
1993 - 1993 Trey Martinez
1993 - 1995 Christina Delgadillo
1995 - 1996 David Holmes
1996 - 1997 Gabe Acevedo
1997 - 1999 Marisa Schouten
1999 - 2002 Dennis Speight
2002 - 2003 Sean Bradley
2003 - 2005 Steven Bollinger
2005 - 2007 K. Michael Apodaca