Equality Texas

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Equality Texas
Founded 1989
Location
Area served
Texas
Key people
Angela Hale, acting  executive director
Website equalitytexas.org

Equality Texas is a statewide political advocacy organization in Texas that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) rights, including same-sex marriage. [1]

Contents

History

Equality Texas was founded in 1989 as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation. Equality Texas Foundation was founded in 1990 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. [2]

Structure

Equality Texas comprises Equality Texas Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation engaged in research and public education on LGBT issues, and Equality Texas, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation engaged in statewide political LGBT advocacy. [2]

Programs

Equality Texas programs currently active include: [3]

The Equality Poll
Public polling on state of LGBT issues in Texas. [4] [5]
Safe Schools Initiative
A public policy campaign advocating for changes in the Texas Education Code dealing with bullying and harassment.
Equality Project
A public education program on LGBT policy issues and their effect on Texas citizens.
Why Marriage Matters Texas
A program with Freedom to Marry working to legalize same-sex marriage in Texas. The program was launched in early 2014. [4] [5]
Pride in Faith
A public forum for open discussion about the intersection of faith and sexual identity.
Equality Is Good For Business
Public education campaign on major employers in Texas that have adopted LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination policies.

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References

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  2. 1 2 "The Two Components". Equality Texas. Archived from the original on May 13, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  3. "Programs". Equality Texas. Archived from the original on August 6, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  4. 1 2 Araiza, Omar (January 1, 2014). "Equality Texas Launches New Marriage Equality Project: Why Marriage Matters - Texas". Burnt Orange Report. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  5. 1 2 Wright, John (December 31, 2013). "Equality Texas launches marriage project". Lone Star Q. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014.