 The Equality Texas logo | |
 U.S. State of Texas | |
| Founded | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Area served | Texas |
| Key people | Angela Hale, acting executive director |
| Website | equalitytexas |
Equality Texas is a statewide political advocacy organization in Texas that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) rights, including same-sex marriage.
History
Equality Texas was founded in 1989 as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation. Equality Texas Foundation was founded in 1990 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
Structure
Equality Texas comprises Equality Texas Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation engaged in research and public education on LGBT issues, and Equality Texas, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation engaged in statewide political LGBT advocacy.
Programs
Equality Texas programs currently active include:
- The Equality Poll
- Public polling on state of LGBT issues in Texas.
- Safe Schools Initiative
- A public policy campaign advocating for changes in the Texas Education Code dealing with bullying and harassment.
- Equality Project
- A public education program on LGBT policy issues and their effect on Texas citizens.
- Why Marriage Matters Texas
- A program with Freedom to Marry working to legalize same-sex marriage in Texas. The program was launched in early 2014.
- Pride in Faith
- A public forum for open discussion about the intersection of faith and sexual identity.
- Equality Is Good For Business
- Public education campaign on major employers in Texas that have adopted LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination policies.
See also
References
- "Equality Texas Lobbies Lawmakers at Capitol". KUT. March 11, 2013. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- ^ "The Two Components". Equality Texas. Archived from the original on May 13, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- "Programs". Equality Texas. Archived from the original on August 6, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- ^ Araiza, Omar (January 1, 2014). "Equality Texas Launches New Marriage Equality Project: Why Marriage Matters - Texas". Burnt Orange Report. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- ^ Wright, John (December 31, 2013). "Equality Texas launches marriage project". Lone Star Q. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
External links
Categories:
- LGBTQ law in the United States
- LGBTQ political advocacy groups in Texas
- Organizations established in 1989
- Organizations established in 1990
- 1989 establishments in Texas
- 1990 establishments in Texas
- Charities based in Texas
- Equality Federation
- Non-profit organizations based in Austin, Texas
- 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations