Remembering Sheila Jackson Lee July 20, 2024 at 4:37 pm Today, we reflect on the profound legacy of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a tireless advocate for equality and justice. Her passing leaves a void in our hearts but also a powerful reminder of the impact one person can have on countless lives. Congresswoman Jackson Lee stood at the forefront of the fight for human rights, using her voice and platform to amplify the voices of marginalized communities.

Texas Drag Throughout History July 16, 2024 at 6:25 pm The history of Texas drag is rich and fascinating, and highlights the resilience and joy of the drag community throughout time.

Equality Texas Announces New Leadership July 11, 2024 at 2:00 pm After 5 years leading the largest LGBTQIA+ advocacy group in Texas, CEO Ricardo Martinez announced he will be stepping down effective August 12. Martinez will continue to lead in the national movement for LGBTQIA+ equality, stepping into the top leadership role at GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), which focuses on legal efforts to secure equality for LGBTQIA+ Americans in the Northeast and across the country.

Paxton Sues Biden (Yes, again), Medicaid Coverage for Trans Care in Crosshairs June 11, 2024 at 10:39 am This morning Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a recent update to federal regulations that would require fair treatment of transgender Medicaid recipients.

EQTX & GLAAD Celebrate HD146 Runoff Results May 29, 2024 at 8:20 am This is a victory for all Texans. A clear message to the establishment that Texans won’t tolerate hate against their neighbors.

Texans Speak Out Against Paxton’s Lawsuit, Abbott’s Order April 29, 2024 at 5:04 pm Texans Speak Out Against Paxton’s Lawsuit, Abbott's Order

Queerness in Nature Is All Around Us January 26, 2024 at 1:59 pm Queerness is abundant throughout nature, so rhetoric that seeks to delegitimize the existence of queer, trans, and intersex people by deeming them “unnatural” or “aberrant” is flat-out wrong.

Equality Texas Petitions the UN about Crisis in Texas January 22, 2024 at 7:00 am Equality Texas and a group of other organizations petition the UN about the humans rights crisis for LGBTQIA+ Texans. These anti-LGBTQIA+ laws are a systemic attack on the fundamental rights, dignities, and identities of Texans.

A Q&A with Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy October 27, 2023 at 1:25 pm Silence, censorship, and fear: the effects of anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation in the classroom. A firsthand account from former teacher, Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy.

Equality Texas Announces Emeritus Board Members October 10, 2023 at 4:08 pm In order to complement and further our work across the state, Equality Texas is proud to announce the members of our inaugural Emeritus Board.