</p><p><img class="wp-image-165453 size-full" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/68318/dallas-1740681-1920-e1597231312957.jpg" alt="Go To Dallas" width="100%" /></p><p>An enduring hub of finance, politics and culture, Dallas has managed to resist the downfall experienced by other Texan cities and remains one of the most influential in the country. In this bustling metropolis, towering glass skyscrapers give way to smaller and quirkier districts, famous for their artistic and cultural identities.</p><p>Dallas also boasts one of the most active and established gay scenes in the USA and claims the country’s sixth-largest LGBT+ population. The city has become a capital of gay tourism, with gay travelers flocking to its streets every year to enjoy the welcoming and accepting locals, thriving nightlife scene and rich culture.</p><h2>Gay rights in Dallas</h2><p>Despite being located in one of America’s most socially conservative and religious states, Dallas itself is a bastion of liberal open-mindedness and LGBT+ acceptance. The city has the sixth-largest LGBT+ population in the country and most travelers regard it as gay-friendly and inclusively welcoming.</p><p>The city of Dallas began issuing same-sex marriage licenses just hours after the Supreme Court’s decision on marriage equality in 2015. However, there is still no statewide legislation that protects LGBT+ individuals in Texas from sexually motivated discrimination and transgender individuals must first undergo gender confirmation surgery before being permitted to change their legal gender.</p><h2><a href="https://www.travelgay.com/dallas-gay-bars/">Gay bars in Dallas</a></h2><p>The best gay nightlife on offer in Dallas can be found in and around the Oak Lawn neighborhood. The area features a vibrant and concentrated collection of gay bars and clubs that span a range of interests and tastes and are guaranteed to entice any gay traveler.</p><p>What better way to spend a night in Dallas than to live out your true cowboy fantasy at one of the only gay country and western bars in the country. <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/venue/round-up-saloon-dallas/">Round-Up Saloon</a> is a massive club, featuring 12 bars and routinely drawing in the city’s largest gay crowds. The tequila, pop and country anthems and incredible atmosphere make Round-Up Saloon one of the best venues on the Oak Lawn gay scene.</p><p>Situated in the heart of Oak Lawn, <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/venue/hidden-door-dallas/">Hidden Door</a> is a small and intimate venue with a spacious outside deck. Popular amongst Dallas’ bear population, the bar is one of the oldest gay venues in the city and is a favorite among the local gay community. With a relaxed atmosphere and delicious drinks, Hidden Door is the ideal location to meet local and visiting gay guys. <strong>Read More</strong>: <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/editorial/a-gay-guide-to-dallas/">A Gay Guide to Dallas</a>.</p><h2><a href="https://www.travelgay.com/gay-dallas-hotels/">Gay Hotels in Dallas</a></h2><p>The most popular gay-friendly hotels are located in Dallas’ Oak Lawn gay district and the bustling Downtown area. These locations promise convenient and simple access to the wide range of gay venues and landmarks that can be found throughout the city. Whilst the city does not have any gay-specific or gay-only hotels, choosing to stay in the city’s Downtown and Oak Lawn areas will ensure gay travelers receive inclusive and judgment-free service.</p><p>In a city that is known for its over the top everything, it’s only fitting that the <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/venue/w-dallas-victory-dallas/">W Dallas Victory</a> puts emphasis on the big and the bold. The rooftop pool is a spacious area interspersed with large columns and emanating a truly southern feel. Guests are always treated to stunning skyline views at the W, whether they’re from the hotel’s incredible Bliss Spa, the contemporary and stylish guest rooms or even the in-house gastropub. The central location of the W means you’re never far away from the action.</p><p>If you’re looking for a quirky hotel in the heart of Dallas’ blossoming arts district, look no further than the <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/venue/belmont-hotel-dallas/">Belmont Hotel</a>. The Belmont gives guests quick access to the Bishop Arts District, an area of the city that has experienced dramatic regeneration in recent years and is now home to an eccentric and diverse creative community. Decorated in a retro theme, the hotel employs contemporary design to provide aesthetic luxury for an affordable price.</p><p>If you’re planning to visit Dallas during big events or festivals, it is recommended that you book your hotel well in advance as the rooms sell out fast, especially during Dallas Pride in July.</p><h2><a href="https://www.travelgay.com/dallas-gay-saunas/">Gay saunas in Dallas</a></h2><p>Dallas doesn’t have a vast sauna culture, but the venues that do exist are sure to excite. The main focal point of the sauna scene here is The Club, a gay sauna that is part of the national The Club company. The venue is unique in its featuring of a spacious outdoor pool area as well as a solarium, hot tub, dry sauna and steam bath.</p><p>The Club operates on a policy of private membership and to use the facilities you will need to buy a daily membership pass.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-172304" src="https://static.travelgay.com/media/68319/dallas-893343-1280-e1597239382209.jpg" alt="Dallas" width="100%" /></p><h2>Getting to Dallas</h2><p>The city is served by Dallas Fort Worth Airport. The airport is located 17km from the city’s Downtown and there are numerous ways to reach the city centre. The fastest and most convenient option is the Light Rail, a public transit system that features elements of both tram and metro systems. The Light Rail runs from the airport to Downtown stations frequently throughout the day and is extremely affordable. The free airport shuttle will take you to the Light Rail stations.</p><p>The bus is also a popular alternative for traveling between the city centre and the airport. To use the bus service you’ll first need to board the free airport shuttle to the bus station. The frequency of buses is once every fifteen minutes and fares are inexpensive and easily payable.</p><h2>Getting around Dallas</h2><h3>Bus</h3><p>Buses are a great option for travelers staying in Dallas. The city’s main bus network is known as DART and is one of the best ways for tourists to travel in Dallas. The bus is convenient and cheap, and fares can be paid in cash or card.</p><h3>The McKinney Avenue Trolley</h3><p>Whilst the McKinney Avenue Trolley isn’t necessarily the most efficient or comprehensive method of transport when you’re in Dallas, it is a local favorite and a sentimental feature of the city’s public transport network. The system consists of a number of vintage trolleys that take riders along McKinney Avenue, stopping at some of the most important and significant tourist locations. In addition, the McKinney Avenue Trolley is completely free.</p><h3>Taxi</h3><p>Uber and Lyft are extremely popular travel choices in Dallas and ridesharing through these apps is also common. There are also plenty of licensed Taxis in Dallas and they tend to operate on time-dependent fares.</p><h2>Things to do in Dallas</h2><p>There are limitless possibilities when it comes to things to do in Dallas. However, the most worthwhile attractions include:</p><p><ul></p><li>Visit the site of John F Kennedy's assassination</li><li>Then visit the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza</li><li>Visit the Dallas Museum of Art</li><li>Spend a day at the Dallas Zoo</li><li>Explore the Dallas Aquarium</li><li>Wander the Bishop Arts District</li><li>Learn at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science</li><li>Climb Reunion Tower</li><li>Stroll the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden</li><li>Take to the rides at Six Flags Over Texas</li><p></ul></p><h2>FAQs</h2><h3>When to visit Dallas</h3><p>Dallas experiences pretty standard temperatures year-round, however, the sometimes sweltering heats of summer and the rainy winter make autumn and spring the best times to visit. Spring is also when the foliage and green spaces of the city will be abundant.</p><p>If you’re looking for the most affordable prices on hotels and flights, consider visiting the city in winter. Though it might be cold, the streets will be less crowded at this time and Dallas will be in the full festive swing.</p><h3>Visa</h3><p>Those living outside the United States will require a temporary travel visa, and these can be applied for through the official US Embassy website or in your local US embassy.</p><h3>Money</h3><p>There are plenty of ATM machines throughout Dallas, and the majority of establishments will accept credit and debit cards. However, some ATM machines and card readers may add an additional fee for transactions attempted with overseas cards.</p><p>The generally accepted and expected rates of tipping in Dallas are 15-20% for good service.

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<p>Com um cenário artístico florescente, impressionantes obras arquitetônicas e uma história complexa, Dallas é um destino fascinante com uma cultura local rica e atraente. A cidade é um caldeirão de identidades, com cowboys, descolados, pregadores evangélicos e drag queens caminhantes entre si. O crescente cenário gastronômico e a impressionante seleção de atrações para viajantes gays fazem de Dallas um destino imperdível.</p>
<p>Dallas tem uma das maiores e mais vibrantes cenas gays dos Estados Unidos, apesar de estar situado naquele momento que é indiscutivelmente o estado mais conservador do país. A cidade tem uma seleção próspera de bares e clubes gays, e a comunidade gay local é aberta, amistosa e inclusiva.</p>
<p>O sofisticado bairro de Oak Lawn é o ponto focal da cena gay em Dallas. Esta área moderna está repleta de bares, clubes e outros estabelecimentos gays para atrair e liberar qualquer viajante gay.</p>

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On 31 March 2016, Federal District Court struck down Mississippi's ban on same-sex couple adoptions. On June 26, 2017, the United States Supreme Court reversed an Arkansas Supreme Court ruling that allowed a law listing parents by gender on birth certificates to stand. The new SCOTUS ruling allowed both same-sex spouses to be listed on birth certificates. These court rulings made adoption by same-sex couples legal in all 50 states.<br />
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States can however require couples to be legally married before adopting.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

The new FDA policy on blood donation eliminates deferrals and screening questions specific to men who have sex with men (MSM). Prospective donors will be asked the same set of questions regardless of their sex or sexual orientation

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

The FDA announced changes to blood donor eligibility policy on 2nd April 2020, reducing the MSM deferral period from 12 months to 3 months, it is not legally binding but most agencies and the American Red Cross treat it as such.

After a series of recommendations, the FDA has moved to a 12 months deferral.

Though the deferral impacts all MSMs who have had sex with a man since 1977, the policy did not go into effect until 1983.  The policy applied retroactively to 1977.

Censorship became "other punishment" in the state of Texas, and in Florida Govt. DeSantis wants to ban LGBT topics from being discussed in schools.<br />
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Generally, LGBT Topics are considered under the Free Speech Clause. Due to the nature of the current laws, and state decisions such as in Florida; "Varies by region" is the best indicator to use. 

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

Pride parades happen throughout the country.

Many U.S. jurisdictions require gender-affirming surgery before the person's legal sex can be changed<br />
It is important to note that surgery is not universally required to change legal sex under federal law or in some states. However, a health professional's certification may be necessary. It is essential to consult the specific laws and guidelines of your state for accurate information on the legal requirements for changing gender markers and identity documents.<br />
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There is no federal law on right to change gender, varies by region

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

From a Federal standpoint, you can change your gender with proof that you have undergone treatment for a gender change (surgery no longer required in any agency as of June 2013)

Conversion therapy is legal in about 50% of US states starting with CA and NJ being the first ones. Can't Convert Love is the sole organization whose sole mission is banning conversion therapy nation-wide.  MN and IN are in the starting phase of attempting to ban the therapy.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

LGBTQ Discrimination is illegal in all 50 states as of 2021, however states have different laws. Equality Act was passed in 2021-2022 season of House and Senate 

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

In all Federal positions, discrimination based on sexual orientation is against the law in instances related to work and employment.  In non-federal government jobs, it is based on the state's laws as no federal protections currently exist for non-employees.  Additionally, even federal employees could face discrimination unrelated to work in areas of life such as housing, health care, etc.  In fact, many groups are advocating the repeal of protections or the introduction of laws to permit discrimination.

As of June 15th, 2020 the Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation or gender identity is illegal under Title VII the Civil Rights Act of 1964, classified as sex discrimination.<br />
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As of June 15, 2020, all persons working for employers that employ more than 15 people are protected from discrimination based solely on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity via the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Bostock v. Clayton County.<br />


Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has ruled that “[A]llegations of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation necessarily state a claim of discrimination on the basis of sex”, and are barred by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This ruling applies at both the state and federal level.<br />
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Furthermore, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ruled on April 20, 2012 that an employer who discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of the person’s gender identity is violating the prohibition on sex discrimination contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.<br />
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ruled on April 20, 2012 that an employer who discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of the person’s gender identity is violating the prohibition on sex discrimination contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Homosexuality was decriminalized at the federal level in the United States through the landmark Supreme Court decision of Lawrence v. Texas in 2003. The court struck down a Texas statute that criminalized sexual acts between same-sex couples, declaring such laws unconstitutional. This judgment set a precedent that rendered similar anti-sodomy statutes across states unenforceable, thereby federally decriminalizing homosexuality in private, consensual settings.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

Before Lawrence v. Texas, some states had already decriminalized sodomy. The first state was Illinois in 1962.

Housing protections are administered at nearly all levels of government for housing -- if at all.  From local city ordinances to federal law, protections are very scattered, and in general, few explicit laws exist to provide housing protections. Nationwide Protections pending.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

In a ruling by the US Supreme Court, all 50 states must now issue marriage licenses for same sex couples and recognize same-sex marriages performed in any state.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

Legal status is extremely variable based on the individual state.  Recognized at a Federal level, but not in all states, for all intents and purposes except Social Security.  Social Security is based on the state of residence's recognition of marital status.

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Biden administration overturns Trump administration's policy against transgender people serving in the military, however, Texas govt. Greg Abbot kept the ban in place for his state.

New policy goes into effect barring individuals with a "condition" known as "gender dysphoria."

Transgender individual can serve, however, the policy "will require an individual to have completed any medical treatment that their doctor has determined is necessary in connection with their gender transition, and to have been stable in their preferred gender for 18 months, as certified by their doctor, before they can enter the military."

The US Army repealed the ban to serve for openly transgender individuals

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals are permitted to serve openly in the military, however, transgender individuals are still banned.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell was the historic compromise signed by President Bill Clinton authorizing people who are LGBT to serve in the military provided they didn't disclose sexuality.  The law also removed the ability for others in the military from asking for a service member's orientation.

Since April 11th, 2022, the United States allows people to have an X gender on their passports at a national level.<br />
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Other IDs are still dependent on state laws.

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

On June 15th, 2017, Oregon officials voted yes to allowing the legal representation of non-binary people. On July 3rd, 2017, this option became available to the public.

Before July 3rd, 2017, no US states legally recognized non-binary people. 

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