Press Releases
For Immediate Release: SB 522 Passed to Engrossment on Vote of 21-10, Statement from Chuck Smith, CEO of Equality Texas
“Religious liberty is an organizing principle of American democracy and the birthright of every Texan. Our constitution and state laws already protect that right. Redefining religious liberty will allow people to take advantage and claim that their religion gives them the right to ignore existing laws or not perform the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Equality, Civil Liberties Groups Denounce Shameful Deal Pitting Rights of Transgender Texans Against Planned Parenthood Funding
Texas House Members Used Discriminatory ‘Bathroom’ Amendment as Bargaining Chip to Defund Planned Parenthood’s Health Care Services for Low-Income Women CONTACTS: Anna Núñez, ACLU of Texas, 713.325.7010, [email protected] DeAnne Cuellar, Equality Texas, 210-896-9141, [email protected] Nick Morrow, HRC, 865-386-8244, [email protected] Dan Quinn, TFN, 512.322.0545, [email protected] Lauryn Farris, TENT, 210-240-0060, [email protected] AUSTIN – Leading equality and civil liberties organizations are
Statement by Equality Texas’ CEO Chuck Smith on NCAA’s Decision to Consider North Carolina for Championship Games
“It is disappointing to see the NCAA back away from its commitment to oppose discrimination. HB142 was not a full repeal of HB2, and it allows discrimination to continue in North Carolina. Preventing municipalities from enacting ordinances to protect basic civil rights does in fact send a message that North
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Sara Ramirez Joins Largest Gathering of LGBTQ Equality Advocates During This Legislative Session
COALITION OF CIVIL LIBERTIES GROUPS, PARENTS AND ADVOCATES CALL ON TEXAS LAWMAKERS TO CONTACT: DeAnne Cuellar, Equality Texas, 512-474-5475 ext. 06 Anna Núñez, ACLU of Texas, (713) 325-7010, [email protected] Jose Medina, Texas Freedom Network, 512-804-8061 Susan Risdon, Red Media Group, 214-226-6741 AUSTIN — A diverse coalition of LGBTQ equality, civil
Monday Press Event: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Sara Ramirez Joins Groups to Advocate for Pro-LGBTQ Equality Policies at the Capitol
CONTACT: DeAnne Cuellar, Equality Texas, 512-474-5475 ext. 06 Susan Risdon, Red Media Group, 214.226.6741 Jose Medina, Texas Freedom Network, 512.804.8061 This legislative session, Texas lawmakers have once again filed a raft of bills that directly impact LGBTQ Texans. Some bills target the LGBTQ community for discrimination, while others build on
