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If you attack one Texan, you attack all Texans March 26, 2018 at 7:00 am Equality Texas is recommitting to our vision of a state where all Texans can feel secure in knowing they have full legal and lived equality.  Our new logo makes it clear exactly what we’re working for and for whom.  And we’ve got a message for the enemies of equality: If you attack one Texan, you attack all Texans.  
Trump Approves New Limits on Transgender Troops in the Military March 24, 2018 at 9:34 am Transgender troops who are currently in the United States military may remain in the ranks, the White House said March 23, but the Pentagon could require them to serve according to their gender at birth.
Nevertheless, she persisted. March 22, 2018 at 8:45 am March is women’s history month, a time for paying tribute to the accomplishments of women who broke barriers.  At Equality Texas, we’re proud to celebrate the lives and contributions of so many queer women who have led and are leading the way on our long road to equality. 
EQTX Resolutions for Democratic Party Senatorial Districts March 20, 2018 at 5:39 pm Texas Senatorial District conventions are Saturday, March 24, 2018, and Equality Texas has drafted two resolutions for the Democratic Party to consider.
Happily never after? March 15, 2018 at 10:30 am Only a few years after the historic ruling in Obergefell that LGBTQ couples have the same fundamental constitutional right to marry as straight couples, efforts to roll back our right to marry are picking up steam.
Podcast from SXSW: TransVisible in Texas: Develop A Media Campaign March 15, 2018 at 9:25 am Sharing personal, compelling stories can be useful tools for advocacy and social change. We will provide an overview of strategies to identify compelling personal stories, recruit storytellers, and train spokespeople. We will share resources, provide examples on how to build a grassroots storytelling project, and discuss methods on how to distribute stories compassionately and ethically.
For Immediate Release: EQTX Statement on House Economic Competitiveness Report March 13, 2018 at 3:40 pm House economic competitiveness panel releases its report today calling the bathroom bill needlessly divisive and a serious economic threat
Justice for Kenne March 9, 2018 at 2:43 pm How many times have we had to say, “we were saddened to learn of the death of a black trans woman? Tell Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood that we expect him to take seriously the epidemic of violence against trans people.  It’s his job to protect us. We demand justice for Kenne, and for all our transgender sisters.
It’s Primary Day – Please Vote March 6, 2018 at 8:46 am We have an opportunity to create a state that reflects our values and priorities. We must come together and fight for the state we want. Now is the time to act with your vote. It is your civil right and your civic duty. We cannot sit this out. It's time to Queer the Vote, Y'all!
EARLY VOTING ENDS TODAY! March 2, 2018 at 2:11 pm Today is the last day of early voting for the Democratic and Republican Party primaries. Primary day is next Tuesday, March 6th. 

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