Equality Texas

Equality Texas is a statewide political advocacy organization in Texas that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights, including same-sex marriage.

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.

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.

Programs
Equality Texas programs currently active include:


 * The Equality Poll
 * Public polling on state of LGBT issues in Texas.


 * 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.


 * 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.