About

Our History

The Tejas Pirates is an emerging Texas political party founded in 2022 by Sarai "Sopphey {V}ance" Oviedo. Our platform is aligned with the International Pirate Movement. We support digital and intellectual reform, governmental transparency, and protection of privacy and civil liberties.

Steering Committee

Leadership is composed by long-time activists and Texans working together in all aspects of the organization. Our current steering committee includes:

Sarai "Sopphey {V}ance" Oviedo

Activist, Captain of Tejas Pirates, Tejas Pirates Alternative Representative to the United States Pirate Party Pirate National Committee, Board Member of Pirate Parties International 2024, former Swarmcare Manager of the United States Pirate Party

Frank Flores

Activist, Treasurer

Ben Horlick

Activist, Tejas Pirates Primary Representative to the United States Pirate Party Pirate National Committee, Auditor of the United States Pirate Party

Bylaws can be found here: https://tjpiratas.blogspot.com/p/txp-bylaws.html