Press Releases
Equality Texas and the Equality Texas Foundation Announce New Leadership
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,
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