title: Equality Texas
text: # Equality Texas
  
  Equality Texas is a statewide political advocacy organization in Texas that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) 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:
  
  ### The Equality Poll
  
      Public polling on state of LGBT issues in Texas.
  
  ### 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.
  
  ### 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.
  