Press Releases
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
Equality Texas Calls for Travis County Clerk to Issue Marriage Licenses
Earlier today, Equality Texas called upon Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir to follow the law in Travis County and immediately begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in Travis County. On Tuesday, Travis County Judge Guy Herman issued a ruling finding that the restrictions on marriage in the Texas Family
Texas for Marriage Campaign Launches
New York – Freedom to Marry, in partnership with Equality Texas, today launched a public education campaign to amplify the bipartisan momentum for the freedom to marry in the Lone Star State. The campaign, called Texas for Marriage, will highlight that support as well as the continued harms that committed gay