Press Releases
Equality Texas Announces New CEO at Annual Gala
Tonight at the Equality Texas annual gala, among a celebration of the resilience and defiance of the community, the Board of Directors announced that Brad Pritchett would take on the permanent role as CEO of Equality Texas.
Texas Passes Bathroom Ban after 8-year Long Fight
Today, the Texas House passed SB8, the latest version of Texas’ bathroom ban. This is the last step before going to the Governor’s desk for a signature.
Trans Bathroom Ban House Hearing set for Friday 8am
The Texas House State Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on SB8, the latest version of Texas’ proposed trans bathroom ban, on Friday August 21 at 8am.
Trans Bathroom Ban Senate Hearing Scheduled for Monday
On Monday, August 4, the Senate State Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on Senate Bill 7, the latest version of the anti-trans bathroom bill. This legislation attempts to ostracize trans people from public spaces by micromanaging where Texans pee.
Black Texans: “Separate is not Equal”
Under Jim Crow, Black Texans were told they couldn’t share a restroom, a park, a pool with their white neighbors. Today Black Trans Texans are once again being cast out of public spaces.
