Lege Week 3 Wrap-up: adjourned but still anti-LGBTQ+ January 31, 2021 at 10:37 am Although both the House and Senate were adjourned this week, an empty Capitol didn’t stop anti-LGBTQ+ lawmakers from inciting fear and spreading misinformation about the LGBTQ+ community.

For Immediate Release: Equality Texas Releases Statement from CEO Ricardo Martinez on the Administration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris January 20, 2021 at 11:00 am “Today’s Inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Vice President Kamala D. Harris marks a much awaited and historic moment in our nation’s history. More than one million LGBTQ+ Texans, who have lived in fear and faced discrimination during the Trump administration, will finally feel a reprieve from four years of unprecedented and persistent anti-LGBTQ+ attacks."

For Immediate Release: Statement on the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council Reversing Course October 27, 2020 at 3:17 pm Today, after ​overwhelming public pressure, the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) voted unanimously to restore protections for LGBTQ and disabled clients in the Social Workers Code of Conduct.

Introducing the Queer Texas Crisis Fund July 10, 2020 at 10:10 am The Queer Texas Crisis Fund will support organizations that are providing emergency relief to LGBTQ+ communities as a response to COVID-19 and/or are leading critical social justice work at the intersections of race and LGBTQ+ identities.

For Immediate Release: Texas Equity PAC Endorses Democrat Eddie Rodriguez for Special Election to Replace Kirk Watson for Senate District 14 June 30, 2020 at 1:11 pm Texas Equity PAC Endorses Democrat Eddie Rodriguez for Special Election to Replace Kirk Watson for Senate District 14

For Immediate Release: Equality Texas and Texas Pride Impact Fund Announce Launch of Queer Texas Crisis Fund June 29, 2020 at 1:32 pm The Queer Texas Crisis Fund will support organizations that are providing emergency relief to LGBTQ+ communities as a response to COVID-19 and/or are leading critical social justice work at the intersections of race and LGBTQ+ identities.

Share Your Pride: Meet Roxanne Werner June 25, 2020 at 10:05 am Roxanne Werner serves as the Director of Community Relations for Harris County Clerk’s Office, which is responsible for administering elections for the third largest county in the nation. She is inspired by the LGBTQIA+ community because it's welcoming and affirming, and fights for the rights of a variety of groups.

Share Your Pride: Meet Monse Ruiz June 24, 2020 at 10:41 am Meet Monse Ruiz, who started Murals for Change in Austin with her partner Ala Lee. Together, they reached out to POC artists, wanting to give them a platform to express their sentiments over the protests/BLM movement.

Share Your Pride: Meet Gabe Cazares June 23, 2020 at 10:12 am Gabe Cazares is a proud Texan, a queer, disabled Latin x, and a self-described policy wonk working as Director of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities in the City of Houston.

Equality is Good for Business June 3, 2020 at 10:00 am Texas is one of the best states to do business. If we want to escalate our competitive advantage into the future, our research shows significant benefits from enactment of a comprehensive nondiscrimination law that includes all people, including LGBTQ people.