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 Leg Update: On January 14th, 2009, Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Fort Worth) filed legislation (HB 616) relating to a study on the effectiveness of the James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Act.  From 2001 through 2006, there have been 1,862 crimes of "bias and prejudice" reported in the Texas' Department of Public Safety Uniform Crime Report.  In total, only nine (9) prosecutions have occurred under the Byrd Hate Crimes Act, resulting in eight (8) convictions.
 Take a look at what we are doing to achieve the mission of Equality Texas by clicking here!

 

Limited tickets are  available!

 

For more information, call 512-474-5475 or

email info@equalitytexas.org

 
Special Thanks to the Merry Merry Martini Hosts: Bill Brosius & Ron Guillard

and to


for catering the event!
 

Sign up to be a host!

As a host, you receive a discounted ticket, $40 per couple.  The next step is you ask at least 10 people to sign up and buy tickets with you listed as their host.  Then, when you get to the party, you get: a special name tag, a special martini necklace, and top sellers are entered to win great prizes. 

 

Tell your friends about the Merry Merry Martini Mixer!

 Join us for one of the hottest events of the season and an open bar of signature martinis!

 

Celebrate the start of a wonderful 2009 with  Equality Texas for the

 

Merry Merry Martini Mixer

 

Presented by:

 

 Bill Brosius and Ron Guillard

 

On-line, advanced tickets are $30 each; $50 at the door. Tickets selling out soon!

 

Tickets available on the web until Saturday, January 31st at noon; this event has very limited entry and will sell out, so buy tickets now!

 

 Saturday, January 31, 2009

 

8pm to 11pm

The Home of Bill Brosius and Ron Guillard

5214 Livingston Ave in Dallas

  

The Merry Merry Martini Mixer will feature the delicious signature martinis, wine & beer, nonalcoholic beverages, hors d'oeuvres, and music!

 

Casual cocktail attire suggested

 

Proceeds from the Merry Merry Martini Mixer benefit Equality Texas, the organization that advocates and lobbies for the elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression in Texas.

Sponsorships of $500 and up benefit Equality Texas Foundation, the organization that educates and engages the public about policies and their effect on Texans of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions.  All sponsorships are tax deductable to the fullest extent allowable by law.  Buy your sponsorship now and receive a wonderful marketing and benefits package!

 Call 512-474-5475 to sign up to volunteer at this event, or for more information.  Email us at marianne@equalitytexas.org.