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All in for Equality Coalition Defiant in the Face of Record Number of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills January 10, 2023 at 8:13 am This year, we have already seen more anti-LGBTQ+ bills filed than in the 2021 regular session, even before the gavel has fallen. We are committed to fighting and defeating every bill that would harm, silence, or erase our community. We have always risen to the challenge and will continue to do so for our communities.
When you hear hate, speak up November 24, 2022 at 2:46 pm An affirming word can save a young person’s life. And every hateful word contains the seeds of violence.
Election Results November 11, 2022 at 2:44 pm A look at the election results in Texas
Texas Governor’s Debate October 7, 2022 at 12:00 pm Watch the debate between candidates for Texas Governor
EQTX Endorses Openly LGBTQ members of the Caucus September 7, 2022 at 5:53 pm Equality Texas, the largest nonpartisan statewide political advocacy organization working for the elimination of discrimination against the LGTBQ+ community, today endorses the following openly LGBTQ members of the LGBTQ caucus.
Queer Texas Crisis Fund Announcement June 3, 2022 at 9:13 am In partnership with Texas Pride Impact Funds, Equality Texas announces $42,000 rapid response funding to trans-led/trans-supportive organizations
Equality Texas Endorses Venton Jones in May 24 Dallas Democratic Primary Runoff May 20, 2022 at 9:46 am Equality Texas Endorses Texas House District 100 Pro-Equality Candidate Venton Jones for the May 24 Dallas Democratic Primary Run-Off
Statement on SCOTX Decision on Gov. Abbott’s directive to Department of Family and Protective Services May 13, 2022 at 4:02 pm All in For Equality Coalition Responds to Texas Supreme Court Decision on Gov. Abbott’s directive to Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate trans kids and their loving parents
Anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric is loud. We’re louder. April 8, 2022 at 10:58 am The anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric has been loud lately. For the past few weeks some state leaders have taken every opportunity to paint the LGBTQ+ community as a threat, committing publicly to policies they will champion through the next legislative session.
Statement on the historic confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson April 7, 2022 at 3:16 pm We celebrate the historic confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and believe the U.S. Supreme Court will be better with her voice on the highest Court.