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Equality Texas is a statewide political advocacy organization in Texas that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights, including same-sex marriage.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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See also
- LGBT rights in Texas
- Recognition of same-sex unions in Texas
- List of LGBT rights organizations
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References
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External links
- Official website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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