Press Releases
Equality Texas Urges City of San Antonio to Support Community Expectations for Non-Discrimination Ordinance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Robert Salcido, 210-857-6928, [email protected] San Antonio, TX – Equality Texas is calling on the Mayor and councilmembers of San Antonio to embrace their shared responsibilities as leaders to protect all people, including LGBT people, from discrimination. Being treated fairly and equally, and protected from discrimination is especially
Texas Can Lead by Passing Nondiscrimination Laws
The following joint press release was sent this morning by Equality Texas, the Texas Freedom Network, and the ACLU of Texas. March 31, 2015 While outrage grows over potential discrimination allowed by religious refusal laws in Indiana and other states, Texas lawmakers are considering at least 20 bills in the
Equality Texas, HRC, and NCLR Applaud Introduction of Bill to Protect Kids from Conversion Therapy in Texas
For Immediate Release March 13, 2015 Contact: Chuck Smith, 512-474-5475 x1 (AUSTIN, TEXAS) – Texas State Representative Celia Israel has introduced a bill that would protect youth and their families from the discredited practice of conversion therapy. The bill—HB 3495—reflects the unanimous view of medical, mental health, and child welfare
EQTX Statement on Rep. Villalba’s Reconsideration of HJR55
For Immediate Release March 10, 2015 Contact: Chuck Smith, 512-474-5475 x1 AUSTIN – Yesterday, Texas State Representative Jason Villalba (R-Dallas) announced that he has determined to reconsider HJR 55, his proposed state constitutional amendment to the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), passed in 1999 by a bipartisan majority in
New Statewide Campaign Combats Efforts to Promote Discrimination Across Texas
Mavericks’ Mark Cuban: ‘I have little tolerance for discrimination in my businesses’ AUSTIN, TX – A new multi-million dollar campaign, Texas Wins, kicked off today amid alarming efforts to openly promote – and expand – discrimination in the Lone Star State. Through business outreach, strategic communications, advertising, opposition research, and