Press Releases

Legislation adjusts existing Labor Code to protect gay & transgender people just as it currently protects people based on race, religion, sex, national origin and disability Austin, Texas (December 3, 2012) – State Representative Mike Villarreal of San Antonio today filed legislation [HB 238] to amend the Texas Labor Code

First of its kind nationwide evaluation of LGBT inclusion in municipal law and policy finds cities need to do more to protect LGBT employees and citizens WASHINGTON — A new report on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) equality in America’s cities by the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest

Legally-adopted children cannot currently obtain an accurate certificate if they have 2 moms or 2 dads Austin, Texas (November, 15, 2012) – State Representative Rafael Anchia of Dallas today filed legislation [HB 201] to amend the Texas Health and Safety Code in order to provide accurate Supplemental Birth Certificates for all

Equality Texas Urges Thorough Investigation by Donley County Sheriff Austin, Texas (October, 3, 2012) – A Clarendon, Texas gay couple, Joshua Harrison and Jeremy Jeffers, woke up Monday morning to find their front porch painted with an anti-gay slur and a death threat.  “It was a nice message painted on

AUSTIN, Texas—The good news is that Texas Governor Rick Perry will not be the next president of the United States. Governor Perry’s homophobic pandering did not resonate with Iowa voters just as it does not resonate in Texas. As Governor Perry returns to Texas to reflect on his campaign, it