Equality Texas
 The Equality Texas logo | |
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| 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.[1]
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.[2]
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.[2]
Programs
Equality Texas programs currently active include:[3]
- 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.[4][5]
- 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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b Araiza, Omar (January 1, 2014). "Equality Texas Launches New Marriage Equality Project: Why Marriage Matters - Texas". Burnt Orange Report. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- ^ a b 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.
