After months of uncertainty, the ballot language for the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance. In a move ordered by the Texas Supreme Court, Houston City Council retooled the measure by a vote of 17 to 0. Here’s more from Houston Unites… The ballot language is final: On the November ballot, Houstonians will vote “Yes” on Proposition … Continue reading Final Ballot Language Approved for Houston Equal Rights Ordinance
Just over 1 year ago, the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance faced a contentious vote to be approved by City Council. At that time, opponents questioned the need for local protections against discrimination, and even promoted blatant lies about the law regarding restroom usage. After hours of debate and impassioned stories, HERO was passed. But the … Continue reading Houston Equal Rights Ordinance WILL See 2015 Ballot
Today marks another huge victory for the city of Houston and supporters of equality, as a Texas District court rules against petitioners of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance. Here’s the story from Katherine Driessen of the Houston Chronicle… After separate rulings from both a jury and state District Judge Robert Schaffer, attorneys for both sides … Continue reading Post Court Ruling, Houston Equal Rights Ordinance Now In Effect
After dropping a temporary restraining order, a State District Judge has set the all important court date for the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance. As a result, Houstonians will not be voting on HERO in 2014. Here’s the story from Mike Morris of the Houston Chronicle… Opponents of Houston’s equal rights ordinance dropped their request for … Continue reading Houston Equal Rights Ordinance Won’t See 2014 Ballot
It’s a moment that was years in the making, and for some Houstonians, a moment that means so much more than words on any page could convey. The silent, and often private struggles of discrimination have long been endorsed by the city of Houston… an endorsement via inaction and refusal to address those who are … Continue reading Houston Equal Rights Ordinance PASSES
If a budget is truly a statement of beliefs, then the City of Houston has just learned a lot about its new Chief Executive. Delivering on a promise made just a months earlier, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has shepherded a 2016 municipal budget through City Council, and its been done in what appears to be … Continue reading ‘Shared Sacrifice’: Houston City Council Passes Budget
Back in August, before any votes in the November elections were cast, Texas Leftist had a prediction. Or maybe better to just call it an observation… The “Vote NO!” arena has already been tested, and victorious. Last fall, theUS Pastor Council produced a battle to defeat the Non-Discrimination Ordinance in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and won that … Continue reading U.S. Pastor’s Council’s Next Anti-Equality Stop: Dallas
