United Court of Austin
United Court of Austin
Seven proud member organizations of the International Court System, serving LGBTQ+ communities across the great state of Texas.
The United Courts of Texas are independent, 501(c)3 charitable organizations united by a common purpose: raising funds and awareness for LGBTQ+ communities through the rich traditions of the International Court System. Each court is sovereign and independently operated, serving its home city while maintaining bonds of fellowship across the state and the broader ICS network.
Founded in 1994, the United Court of Austin is a 501(c)3 charitable organization serving Austin's LGBTQ+ community through drag performance, charitable fundraising, and community advocacy. UCA holds annual coronations and general meetings, raising funds for local nonprofits and celebrating over three decades of community service.
The Royal Sovereign Imperial Court of the Texas Riviera Empire (RSICTRE) serves the LGBTQ+ community of Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend region. A proud 501(c)3 member of the International Court System, the court raises funds for HIV/AIDS research, education, and local charities through performances, events, and the annual coronation weekend.
The United Court of the Lone Star Empire has proudly served the Dallas community since 1978, making it one of the longest-running LGBTQ+ charitable organizations in Texas. Raising funds for HIV/AIDS agencies, LGBTQ+ youth organizations, hunger support, and healthcare needs, the court embodies the tradition of service through pageantry.
Based in Fort Worth, the Imperial Court de Fort Worth/Arlington has served the LGBTQ+ communities of Tarrant County and the greater DFW metroplex since 1979, making it the oldest court in the state of Texas. Through charitable events and the annual coronation, the court raises funds for HIV/AIDS services, LGBTQ+ youth, and other community needs.
Formed in 1984 as The Imperial Court of the Single Star and incorporated in 1991, the Empire of the Royal Sovereign and Imperial Court of the Single Star (ERSICSS) serves Houston's LGBTQ+ community. The court sponsors charitable programs, promotes community harmony, and administers the Jonathan Smith Emergency Fund and the Believe in a Dream Scholarship.
Founded in 1991, the Royal Sovereign Imperial Court of the Alamo Empire (RSICAE) serves the LGBTQ+ community of San Antonio and Bexar County. A 501(c)3 member of the International Court System, the Alamo Empire raises funds for non-profit agencies assisting those affected by HIV/AIDS and other quality-of-life issues through shows, events, and the annual coronation.
The Royal Sovereign and Imperial Court of the Central Texas Empire (RSICCTE) serves the LGBTQ+ community of Waco and the Central Texas region. As a proud 501(c)3 member of the International Court System, the court raises funds for local organizations including Meals on Wheels Waco and other community charities through fundraisers, shows, and the annual coronation.