Press Releases
Advocates Denounce Proposed Federal Rule Barring LGBTQIA+ Texans from Housing Services
Today in a public comment Texas Housers, Equality Texas, and the Resource Center denounced a proposed rule from the Department of Housing and Urban Development that would undermine protections for trans and queer Texans seeking housing under federal programs. The proposed rule rolls back protections based on sexual orientation and
Texans Need Real Care, Not a “Detransition Clinic”
Today Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that Texas Children’s Hospital must create a “detransition clinic” and pay the state $10 million as the result of a legal settlement.
Equality Texas Hosts SXSW Panel on Trans Rights
Equality Texas hosts a panel featuring all trans speakers at SXSW.
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.
