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Houston Jury Concludes Their Work: City Still Needs HERO
In May 2014, the Houston City Council passed the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of 15 characteristics, including sex, race, color, national origin, age, military status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy. Opponents of the ordinance had one month to collect approximately
Calling Texans of Faith Who Believe in Fair and Equal Treatment
Treating others as we want to be treated is a belief shared by people from a variety of faith backgrounds. Because we know faith values motivate many Texans to treat others fairly and equally—including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender—Equality Texas is a cornerstone partner of two new
SCOTUS, Marriage, and Changes of Heart
This is it, Friend: This could be the year that same-sex couples nationwide win the freedom to marry! Moments ago, the United States Supreme Court granted review of the freedom to marry, and a positive ruling could bring marriage to same-sex couples in Texas as soon as June. You’ve worked so
Action Alert: Oppose HB 623
ACTION ALERT – IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUESTED House Bill 623 by Rep. Cecil Bell would punish state employees who comply with any future court order requiring Texas to recognize the freedom to marry.Contact Rep. Bell and tell him you oppose HB 623 using our ACTION CENTER. The bill would revoke all