Press Releases
The Equality Poll 2013: Texans Support All 11 Rights Issues
Austin, TX (March 7, 2013) – The Equality Texas Foundation envisions a state where all Texans are treated equally, with dignity and respect. Equal rights for all are fundamental to our society and are long overdue. Everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, deserves to be treated fairly and
State Rep. Lon Burnam Files HB 1300 Providing for the Freedom to Marry in Texas
Austin, Texas (February 14, 2013) – In a Valentine’s Day gift to all Texans, State Representative Lon Burnam (D-90) today filed legislation [HB 1300] to permit same-gender couples in Texas the freedom to marry. The legislation would remove revisions made to the state’s Family Code in 2003 that prohibit the
Senator José Rodriguez Files SB 538 to Repeal the Unconstitutional §21.06 of the Texas Penal Code
Austin, Texas (February 13, 2013) – Texas State Senator José Rodriguez of El Paso (D-29) has filed SB 538 to repeal §21.06 of the Texas Penal Code, which lists “homosexual conduct” as a misdemeanor crime. This section of the Texas Penal Code was ruled unconstitutional by the United States Supreme
Senator Chuy Hinojosa Files SB 480 to Create Civil Unions in Texas
Austin, Texas (February 11, 2013) – State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa of McAllen (D-20) today filed legislation [SB 480] to partially repeal Texas’ “Defense of Marriage Act” (DOMA) which was added to the state’s Family Code in 2003. DOMA denies same-gender Texans in committed relationships the freedom to marry or
Reps. Rafael Anchia and Garnet Coleman File Legislation to Repeal Discriminatory Marriage Amendment
Two-thirds of Texas’ voters now support some form of legal recognition for lesbian & gay couples. Austin, Texas (February 6, 2013) – State Representatives Rafael Anchia of Dallas (D-103) and Garnet Coleman of Houston (D-147) today filed legislation [HJR 77 and HJR 78] to repeal the constitutional amendment added to