Press Releases
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
Texas Senate Moves Closer to Passing Discriminatory SB6 – “Bathroom Bill”
Chuck Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Equality Texas, issued the following statement: “Today, the Texas Senate took another step toward passage of the lie that is SB6. Purported to be legislation about privacy and safety, SB6 is actually intended to discriminate against transgender Texans and inhibit their participation in public life.
ALERT: Senate to vote 3/14/17 on SB6
SB6, also known as the “bathroom bill” is likely to enter the next phase of the legislative process. On Tuesday, the Texas Senate will convene at noon and is expected to begin floor debate on the discriminatory bill that would prohibit transgender Texans from using the bathroom that correctly matches
