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Today, we reflect on the profound legacy of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a tireless advocate for equality and justice. Her passing leaves a void in our hearts but also a powerful reminder of the impact one person can have on countless lives. Congresswoman Jackson Lee stood at the forefront of

The Politics of Texas Drag in 2024 The Texas Legislature introduced hundreds of bills targeting the LGBTQIA+ community in 2023 and 2024. Senate Bill 12 stands out as a law that described drag as a “sexual” and inappropriate performance restricted to viewers over 18 years old. The law seeks to

The LGBTQIA+ Community Is Alive and Well in the Animal Kingdom A Sin Against Nature? Nature Disagrees! Animals of various species provide many examples of how gender, sex, and sexuality are far more complex than the rigid categorization we’ve pushed them into. Queerness is abundant throughout nature, so rhetoric that seeks

Silence, Censorship, and Fear: The Effects of Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation in the Classroom A Firsthand Account from a Former Teacher in Texas As the Texas Legislature is amidst another special session, we wanted to share Sophia’s story of how schoolteachers and students are being directly affected by anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation.  Meet Sophia

In order to complement and further our work across the state, Equality Texas is proud to announce the members of our inaugural Emeritus Board: Steve Atkinson Kim Biffle Katie Coyne D. Scott Elliff, Ed.D John Hintz Jo Ivester Holt Lackey Aekta Malhotra Tina Maness Elizabeth Myers Mark Niermann Mark Sadlek

As the 2023 Texas Legislative session draws to a close, it leaves behind a record-breaking number of attacks on LGBTQ+ people and anti-trans legislation. With these ceaseless attacks, anti-LGBTQ+ extremists have tried to silence, intimidate, and invalidate us. However, at every step, LGBTQ+ Texans and allies have shown up and