Census: Numbers of same-sex couples rise in Central Texas

Check out Juan Castillo's Austin American-Statesman article on census data for same-sex couples in Central Texas.

It should be noted that lesbians and gays live everywhere in Texas. But, it is easier to self-identify as such in communities that are supportive of equality.

 

 

It is not coincidental that Austin/Travis County has comprehensive non-discrimination laws and public/private sector employers providing competitive employee benefit plans that include domestic partner benefits. 

 

And, with the notable exception of State Rep. Paul Workman (who proposed legislation in support of the discriminatory federal "Defense of Marriage Act"),  elects pro-equality lawmakers.

 

 

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 Numbers of same-sex couples rise in Central Texas, new census data show.

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Posted by Chuck Smith

Deputy Executive Director, Equality Texas