Press Releases
Equality Texas Denounces Bexar County Democratic Chairman Dan Ramos & Calls for his Resignation
AUSTIN, Texas (March 29, 2011) – Equality Texas denounces the bigoted and homophobic remarks by Bexar County Democratic Chairman Dan Ramos. Earlier this month, Ramos made disparaging remarks about gay and lesbian Democrats. In an era when equality for all Texans is a bipartisan issue, homophobia should not be tolerated
EQTX Supporters will Flood Texas State Capitol to Lobby Lawmakers for Safe Schools & Nondiscrimination Policies
Anti-bullying legislation, accurate birth certificates & employment nondiscrimination among priorities. AUSTIN, Texas – A press conference will be held Monday, March 7th on the South Steps of the Texas State Capitol to officially start Equality Texas’ biennial Lobby Day efforts. The press conference starts at 9:00 a.m. David and Amy
Merry Merry Martini Mixer to Benefit Equality Texas’ Lobbying & Advocacy Efforts
AUSTIN, Texas (January 27, 2011) – The 82nd Session of the Texas Legislature is now underway and Equality Texas (EQTX) is raising funds to continue its efforts to make Texas a state where all are treated equally with dignity and respect. The Merry Merry Martini Mixer is the first opportunity
Equality Texas Elects Col. Terrel S. Preston (USAF, Ret.) to Board of Directors
Austin, TX (September 20, 2010) – Equality Texas announces the election of Col. Terrel S. Preston (USAF, Ret.) to its board of directors. Col. Preston joins Paul Boskind, San Antonio; Whitney Kelly, Amarillo; Denise Mejia, San Antonio; Saul Reyes, Amarillo; Jeanne Rubin, Frisco; Rob Scamardo, Houston; Katy Stewart, Bryan; Lisa
Fifth District Court Reverses Dallas County Divorce Case
AUSTIN, Texas (August 31, 2010): Statement from Dennis Coleman, Executive Director, Equality Texas on today’s ruling In the Matter of the Marriage of J.B. and H.B.: The Fifth District Court of Appeals ruled today that Texas district courts do not have subject-matter jurisdiction to hear a same-sex divorce case. In