Press Releases

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

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

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

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

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