Congratulations to Mitchell Katine and his clients for a remarkable win in the landmark case Lawrence v. Texas.

Brooks Ballard, board member, and the Board of Directors of Combined Arms, together with Engel & Völkers Houston, invite you to tee off at the Deerwood Country Club in support of Combined Arms of Texas, an organization on a mission to accelerate the impact of veterans, while fundamentally redesigning the military transition process through innovation and collaboration.    Since 2015, Combined Arms of Texas has served 63,000 veterans and military-connected individuals across the state of Texas, connecting them to our growing network of over 250 member organizations offering over 1,100 resources. 

Join us here at Constellation Field on Thursday, June 29 for the return of Space Cowboys Pride Night! The night includes education and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, Thirsty Thursday beer specials thanks to Eureka Heights ($4 Bud Light drafts + sodas, $6 Eureka Heights Lavender Bunny cans) and Bark in the Park presented by Hollywood Feed! Come one, come all and get your tickets now! We’ll see you there! Gates | 6:00 PM First Pitch | 7:05 PM Buy Tickets

TLACT clinics are free for all participants! Volunteer attorneys will help you correct your name and/or gender marker on your identifying documents (driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, etc.). Please bring as many of the following documents as possible: – License/ID – Social security card – Birth certificate – Doctor’s letter – Fingerprint card You will eventually need all these documents to obtain your name and/or gender marker correction, but if you do not have any/all of them when you come to the clinic, that is okay. Our volunteers will help you figure out what documents you need and how to get them. Please note that you must be a Texas resident to participate.

TLACT clinics are free for all participants! Volunteer attorneys will help you correct your name and/or gender marker on your identifying documents (driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, etc.). Please bring as many of the following documents as possible: – License/ID – Social security card – Birth certificate – Doctor’s letter – Fingerprint card You will eventually need all these documents to obtain your name and/or gender marker correction, but if you do not have any/all of them when you come to the clinic, that is okay. Our volunteers will help you figure out what documents you need and how to get them. Please note that you must be a Texas resident to participate.

The Dallas LGBT Bar Association will host a virtual CLE on August 11, 2023 that delves into the significant changes made to the law during the 88th Session of Texas Legislature. Topics covered will include laws that impact the LGBTQ+ community, and changes impacting the practice of criminal law, real estate law, and business litigation. This CLE is free to Dallas LGBT Bar members, but registration is required. Non-members can attend for $15, or join The Dallas LGBT Bar Association here: BECOME A MEMBER CLE INFORMATION Date: August 11, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Location: Via zoom – registration required. CLE Credit: 1.0 Texas CLE Register Here Featured Speakers: Shelly Skeen – Lambda Legal: Shelly will discuss the latest laws and regulations that directly impact the LGBTQ+ community. Alexandra Guio – Estrada & Puente PLLC: Alexandra will focus on changes to the Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure. Christy Pennington – Clark Hill: With a specialization in Real Estate Law, Christy will delve into the legislative updates that may affect property rights, housing, and accommodations. D. Lance Currie – Carrington Coleman: Lance will address the impact of legislative changes on Business Law, including business rights and employment laws.

TLACT clinics are free for all participants! Volunteer attorneys will help you correct your name and/or gender marker on your identifying documents (driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, etc.). Please bring as many of the following documents as possible: – License/ID – Social security card – Birth certificate – Doctor’s letter – Fingerprint card You will eventually need all these documents to obtain your name and/or gender marker correction, but if you do not have any/all of them when you come to the clinic, that is okay. Our volunteers will help you figure out what documents you need and how to get them. Please note that you must be a Texas resident to participate.

TLACT clinics are free for all participants! Volunteer attorneys will help you correct your name and/or gender marker on your identifying documents (driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, etc.). Please bring as many of the following documents as possible: – License/ID – Social security card – Birth certificate – Doctor’s letter – Fingerprint card You will eventually need all these documents to obtain your name and/or gender marker correction, but if you do not have any/all of them when you come to the clinic, that is okay. Our volunteers will help you figure out what documents you need and how to get them. Please note that you must be a Texas resident to participate.

Join Texas Diversity Council at the 19th Annual North Texas DiversityFIRST™ Awards Luncheon to celebrate these exceptional individuals and organizations have shown unwavering dedication, creativity, and commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that empowers and uplifts all. 19th Annual North Texas DiversityFIRST™ Awards Luncheon Thursday, August 24, 2023 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Hilton Richardson Dallas 701 E. Campbell Rd., Richardson, 75081

Breakout your holiday best, because it’s time for FriendsGivingMas 2023, our holiday party and annual fundraiser for the ELA Scholarship!  FriendsGivingMas is being generously hosted by our friends at Bradshaw Carter at 1734 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098 on November 30, 2023, 6:00pm – 8:00pm.  Tickets are free for members and guest tickets are available here.