LGBTQIA+ Resources Overview: State Resources

Equality Texas advocates and lobbies for the elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

Youth First is one of the only LGBTQ-focused programs in North Texas that addresses the challenges LGBTQ teens face at home, school and in the community.

Youth First serves LGBTQ and allied youth, ages 12-18 and equips them with the tools and resources they need to live an authentic life through year-round, free programming that decreases high-risk behaviors, reduces social isolation, and increases self-esteem.

The North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce fosters an inclusive business community that promotes economic vitality, connects members, and advocates on their behalf.

The Silver Pride Project was established in 2017 to support and meet the growing needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and allied senior community in the Dallas/Ft Worth area through outreach and programming delivered with knowledge, sensitivity, pride and a strong commitment to promoting social justice and equality.

TENT is an organization dedicated to furthering gender diverse equality in Texas. We work to accomplish this through education and networking in both public and private forums. Through our efforts we strive to halt discrimination through social, legislative, and corporate education.

Texas's House LGBTQ Caucus was formed January 2019 to create a forum for Texas Legislators to discuss issues that affect LGBTQ Texans and to further the goal of equality and justice for all. The caucus exists to create awareness and advocate for LGBTQ Texans while employing an intersectional lens in our march towards social equity and justice.