Press Releases

Equality Texas Launches Effort to Pass Comprehensive Anti-Bullying Legislation Texans want to eliminate bullying and harassment in our schools now! A scientific poll commissioned by Equality Texas shows voters overwhelmingly support (80%) passage of legislation that would provide direction to Texas teachers on how to protect ALL children from bullying,

Executive Director Dennis Coleman Named to Equality Federation Board Austin, Texas (September 7, 2011) – Equality Texas (EQTX) and the Equality Texas Foundation have announced the addition of new members to their boards of directors. Chris Bell – Equality Texas board of directors. Chris Bell has a unique way of

The murders of Norma Hurtado and her mother, Maria Hurtado, on Monday, April 18, 2011 are yet another tragic example of the devastating effects of homophobia in our society. Austin police say the man charged in Monday’s deadly shootings, Jose Alfonso Aviles, was upset that his daughter was involved with

Last night, the Texas House of Representatives gave final approval to House Bill 1942,relating to bullying in public schools. The House’s final vote to concur with Senate amendments was 118-26. The bill will make its way to Governor Rick Perry, who is expected to sign it into law. Rep. Diane

New board chairs include appointee under the late Gov. Anne Richards AUSTIN, Texas (April 14, 2011) – Equality Texas (EQTX) and the Equality Texas Foundation have announced new leadership to oversee the organizations’ boards of directors. The EQTX Board of Directors elected Anne Wynne to serve as the chair. Wynne,