Gay and Lesbian Couples Could Have Health Care Benefits in Dalla - kcentv.com - KCEN HD - Waco, Temple, and Killeen

(KCEN) -- Health care benefits could soon be extended to gay and lesbian couples in Dallas County.

The issue will go up for a vote next week and would give domestic partners of county employees access to their health care benefits.

Supporters say domestic partnerships deserve equal treatment from the government.

But opponents say it could violate state and federal law and is politically motivated.