Equality Texas
# 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.
