Equality Texas is a statewide political advocacy organization in Texas that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) rights, including same-sex marriage.
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.
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.
Programs.
Equality Texas programs currently active include:
Public polling on state of LGBT issues in Texas.
A public policy campaign advocating for changes in the Texas Education Code dealing with bullying and harassment.
A public education program on LGBT policy issues and their effect on Texas citizens.
A program with Freedom to Marry working to legalize same-sex marriage in Texas. The program was launched in early 2014.
A public forum for open discussion about the intersection of faith and sexual identity.
Public education campaign on major employers in Texas that have adopted LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination policies.
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