Equality Texas
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| Founded | 1989 |
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Texas |
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Chuck Smith, executive director |
| Website | equalitytexas |
Equality Texas is a statewide political advocacy organization in Texas that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights, including same-sex marriage.[1]
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.[2]
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.[2]
Programs
Equality Texas programs currently active include:[3]
- 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.[4][5]
- 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.
See also
References
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- LGBT law in the United States
- LGBT political advocacy groups in Texas
- Organizations established in 1989
- Organizations established in 1990
- 1989 establishments in Texas
- 1990 establishments in Texas
- Non-profit organizations based in Texas
- Equality Federation
- Organizations that support same-sex marriage
- Organizations based in Austin, Texas
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations
