Equality Texas and the Dangers of 'Good Enough'

Sarah Davis endorsement falls short on promoting LGBT equality

"...It's perhaps as clear a sign as anything that Texas still has a long way to go towards LGBT..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

CEO Chuck Smith Leaves Equality Texas

Samantha Smoot tapped for interim executive director position

"...Equality Texas, a statewide political advocacy organization for LGBTQ rights,..."

Dec. 17, 2018 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Equality Texas Promotes LGBTQ Friendly Legislation

Report finds “stark gap” between acceptance and lack of protections

"...In a new report released Wednesday, Feb. 27, Equality Texas – a statewide political advocacy organization for queer..."

Feb. 27, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Equality Texas Names New CEO

Ricardo Martinez will takeover the advocacy organization on Dec. 1

"...After nearly a year of searching, Equality Texas has named their new CEO. Recognized as an..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Marriage Equality Suffers Blow

Texas Supreme Court sends same-sex marriage benefits case back to Harris County

"...The Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday, June 30, that same-sex marriages..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

LGBTQ Caucus' Queer Priorities at the Texas Capitol

House's recently formed caucus announces top causes for 2019

"...The Texas House of Representatives’ recently formed LGBTQ Caucus isn’t losing..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

ACLU Files Human Rights Violations Complaint With United Nations Over Texas’ Anti-LGBTQ Bills

New bans violate Texans’ rights, organizations claim

"...Yesterday, the ACLU of Texas, Equality Texas, and GLAAD sent a letter to the..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Texas House Passes Anti-Trans Sports Bill

HB 25 bans trans students from teams matching their gender identity

"...Last night the Texas House of Representatives approved anti-trans student-athlete legislation, House Bill..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Easy As 1323: Texas House Takes on Bullying

HB 1323 seeks to stop the madness

"...Ever vigilant Equality Texas breaks it down for us and encourages us..."

April 24, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Ash Bell

Calling All Queer-Supportive Nonprofits: Texas Pride Impact Funds Wants You!

TPIF support those supporting LGBTQ folks

"...The Texas Pride Impact Funds is now accepting proposals for their..."

April 12, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

Texas Book Festival Announces New CEO

Fundraising expert Marianne DeLeón steps into leadership role

"...wrapped up its 28th annual event last month, the Texas Book Festival has announced that fundraising expert Marianne DeLeón..."

Nov. 29, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Trans Pride Flag Demonstration at the Texas Capitol

"...LGBTQIA rights supporters and advocates, joined by advocacy org Equality Texas, unveiled a giant Transgender Pride flag outside the..."

May 21, 2021 Photo Gallery

Marriage Equality Comes to Texas

But is it here to stay?

"...By now, they're nearly household names in Texas, identified by supporters on the street for their historic..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Equality March Hopes to Unify and Empower

Texas queers march on the Capitol Sunday to Demand Equal Rights

"...active in our communities and continue the fight for equality. Just as the international Women’s March on Jan. 21..."

June 10, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

Equality Forward Summit 2013

April 6, 2013. 19 photos.

"...The Equality Forward Summit, statewide LGBT Democratic convention hosted by the..."

April 8, 2013 Photo Gallery

Travis County Celebrates Marriage Equality

Clerk issues 313 marriage licenses by close of business

"...two children, their love is now legally recognized by Texas – a state notoriously hostile to gay rights...."

June 26, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Post-Marriage Equality Fight

Same-sex couples mount fight to ensure accurate birth, death certficiates

"...As it stands, birth certificate forms in Texas only have two spaces for parents' names – one..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Breaking Down the Texas Bills That Will Change the 2024 School Year

Vaping is criminal, books are banned, and school cops are everywhere

"...A new video from Ken Paxton's financiers has Republicans..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Fear, Anxiety for Texas Trans Kids Under GOP Attack

Republicans' moral panic leads to real panic for marginalized kids

"...The ACLU of Texas and Lambda Legal have won four successive rulings in..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

UPDATED: Travis County Allows First Texas Gay Marriage

Travis County clerk issues marriage license to gay couple this morning

"...and was granted a temporary emergency stay by the Texas Supreme Court to halt gay marriages in Travis County..."

Feb. 19, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Marriage Equality Good for Economy

Same-sex marriage would add $181 million to state, local economy

"...Is legalizing same-sex marriage in Texas not only equity, but good fiscal sense? A new..."

July 23, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Then There's This: Redemption, Texas

Theatre en Bloc Brings one gay rights activist's fight to the stage

"...More than a decade after the Texas Leg­islature passed the historic James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Texas Republicans, Defiant as Always

Why the GOP isn't listening to you: They don't have to

"...or on the Supreme Court of the United States, Texas Republican leaders are defiantly deaf to you...."

July 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Texas LGBT Stories

One step back and two steps forward

"...Even in a state as red as Texas, the national trend toward LGBT equality gained momentum. Social..."

Jan. 6, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Anti-LGBTQ Bills Advancing in the Texas Lege

A call to queer Austinites: Your voice is needed at the Capitol

"...The Texas Legislature, with a month left before closing day on..."

April 24, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Health Care Equality

Obamacare and the LGBTQ community

"...While Texas is still stubbornly defending its same-sex marriage ban, under..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Why Pride Marches in India Matter in Texas

Pride parades recently swept the subcontinent, and we should care.

"...inspection, our situations are similar both in India and Texas...."

Nov. 26, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Qmmunity: Queer Rights and Queer Lives at the Texas Lege

News from Austin’s Pink Dome, plus this weekend’s top queer events

"...Dome will be different from previous years, orgs like Equality Texas and the Transgender Education Network of Texas are..."

March 19, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Austin's Queer Dance Freakout Returns for the Texas Primaries

Why we want Cruz out and how to make your perfect protest sign

"...are taking the fight and the glitter to the Texas Capitol Saturday evening...."

Feb. 23, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Texas Changes Birth, Death Certificate Policy for Same-Sex Couples

State begins issuing death certificates to same-sex couples

"...Under court pressure, the state of Texas has issued new birth and death certificate policy guidelines..."

Aug. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

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