Press Releases
Statement from Equality Texas CEO Chuck Smith Regarding SB 2078 and HB 3859
“Tonight, the state of Texas voted to advance two bills that discriminate against LGBTQ Texans. SB 2078 allows for continued discrimination against transgender students with regard to restroom facilities and HB 3859 allows faith based child welfare providers to use taxpayer money to refuse to serve LBGTQ people. No amount
For Immediate Release: Equality Texas CEO Chuck Smith Responds to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick’s Threats to Texas Lawmakers
Contact: DeAnne Cuellar, [email protected] TEXAS – The lt. governor threw a temper tantrum today threatening a special session he has no authority to call that will cost the state millions of dollars, put the funding of agencies at risk and hurt everyday Texans- so he can get one bill passed
Statement on Passage to Engrossment of HB 3859 from Chuck Smith, CEO of Equality Texas
“Children are dying in foster care. Thousands need a safe and healthy home. LGBTQ parents can provide a loving, safe and healthy home for children in need. The passage to engrossment of HB 3859 is another step toward allowing organizations to discriminate using taxpayer money. Taxpayer dollars should never be
Equality Texas Responds To ‘License to Discriminate’ Executive Order
TEXAS – Today, the President of the United States signed a Free Speech and Religious Liberty executive order. The unprecedented action is a thinly-veiled attempt to promote discrimination. LGBTQ Texans and people of faith know the president’s executive order is misusing religious freedom to promote discrimination. Equality Texas’ chief executive
Civil, Religious Liberties Groups Tell Texas Lawmakers: There Is No Middle Ground on Discrimination
Finding ‘Balance’ on Bathroom Bill, Other Discrimination Legislation Is Misguided Contacts: Anna Núñez, 713-325-7010, ACLU of Texas, [email protected] DeAnne Cuellar, Equality Texas, 210-896-9141, [email protected] Nick Morrow, HRC, 865-386-8244, [email protected] José Medina, TFN, 512-804-8061, [email protected] AUSTIN – As Texas House and Senate committees today consider two bills that would effectively codify discrimination against LGBT Texans, leading civil and religious