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]
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]
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]
Equality Texas programs currently active include:[ 3]
The Equality Poll
Public polling on state of LGBT issues in Texas.[ 4] [ 5] 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.
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^ a b Araiza, Omar (January 1, 2014). "Equality Texas Launches New Marriage Equality Project: Why Marriage Matters - Texas" . Burnt Orange Report . Retrieved July 2, 2014 .
^ a b Wright, John (December 31, 2013). "Equality Texas launches marriage project" . Lone Star Q . Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2014 .