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TX Lab Code § 21.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.001. Purposes

Sec. 21.001.  PURPOSES.  The general purposes of this chapter are to:(1)  provide for the execution of the policies of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its subsequent amendments (42 U.S.C. Section 2000e et seq.);(2)  identify and create an authority that meets the criteria under 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-5(c) and 29 U.S.C. Section 633;(3)  provide for the execution of the policies embodied in Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its subsequent amendments (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.);(4)  secure for persons in this state, including persons with disabilities, freedom from discrimination in certain employment transactions, in order to protect their personal dignity;(5)  make available to the state the full productive capacities of persons in this state;(6)  avoid domestic strife and unrest in this state;(7)  preserve the public safety, health, and general welfare;  and(8)  promote the interests, rights, and privileges of persons in this state.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 9.01(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Lab Code § 21.0015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.0015. Texas Workforce Commission

Sec. 21.0015.  TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION.  The powers and duties exercised by the Commission on Human Rights under this chapter are transferred to the Texas Workforce Commission.  A reference in this chapter to the "commission" means the Texas Workforce Commission.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 302, Sec. 1.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1138 (S.B. 208), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Lab Code § 21.0021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.0021. Construction of Certain Definitions

Sec. 21.0021.  CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN DEFINITIONS.  (a)  The term "disability":(1)  shall be construed in favor of broad coverage of individuals under Subchapters B and C, to the maximum extent allowed under those subchapters; and(2)  includes an impairment that is episodic or in remission that substantially limits a major life activity when active.(b)  The determination of whether an impairment substantially limits a major life activity must be made without regard to the ameliorative effects of mitigating measures, including:(1)  medication, medical supplies, medical equipment, medical appliances, prosthetic limbs and devices, hearing aids, cochlear implants and other implantable hearing devices, mobility devices, and oxygen therapy equipment;(2)  devices that magnify, enhance, or otherwise augment a visual image, other than eyeglasses and contact lenses that are intended to fully correct visual acuity or eliminate refractive error;(3)  the use of assistive technology;(4)  reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids or services; and(5)  learned behavioral or adaptive neurological modifications.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 978), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Lab Code § 21.0022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.0022. Franchisors Excluded

Sec. 21.0022.  FRANCHISORS EXCLUDED.  (a)  In this section, "franchisee" and "franchisor" have the meanings assigned by 16 C.F.R. Section 436.1.(b)  For purposes of this chapter, a franchisor is not considered to be an employer of:(1)  a franchisee; or(2)  a franchisee's employees.(c)  With respect to a specific claim for relief under this chapter made by a franchisee or a franchisee's employee, this section does not apply to a franchisor who has been found by a court of competent jurisdiction in this state to have exercised a type or degree of control over the franchisee or the franchisee's employees not customarily exercised by a franchisor for the purpose of protecting the franchisor's trademarks and brand.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1156 (S.B. 652), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Lab Code § 21.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.003. General Powers and Duties of Commission

Sec. 21.003.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION.  (a)  The commission may:(1)  promote the creation of local commissions on human rights by cooperating or contracting with individuals or state, local, or other agencies, public or private, including agencies of the federal government and of other states;(2)  receive, investigate, seek to conciliate, and pass on complaints alleging violations of this chapter;(3)  file civil actions to effectuate the purposes of this chapter;(4)  request and, if necessary, compel by subpoena:(A)  the attendance of necessary witnesses for examination under oath;  and(B)  the production, for inspection and copying, of records, documents, and other evidence relevant to the investigation of alleged violations of this chapter;(5)  furnish technical assistance requested by a person subject to this chapter to further compliance with this chapter or with a rule or order issued under this chapter;(6)  recommend in its annual report legislation or other action to carry out the purposes and policies of this chapter;(7)  adopt procedural rules to carry out the purposes and policies of this chapter;  and(8)  provide educational and outreach activities to individuals who have historically been victims of employment discrimination.(b)  The commission by rule may authorize a commissioner or one of its staff to exercise the powers stated in Subsection (a)(4) on behalf of the commission.(c)  The commission biennially shall develop an inventory of equal employment opportunity policies and programs adopted and implemented by the various state agencies.(d)  The commission at least annually shall make a comprehensive written report on the commission's activities to the governor and to the legislature.(e)  The commission shall conduct a study of the policies and programs of a selected state agency if the commission is directed to conduct the study by legislative resolution or by executive order of the governor.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 9.03(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 872, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1312 (S.B. 59), Sec. 77, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Lab Code § 21.0035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.0035. Civilian Workforce Composition

Sec. 21.0035.  CIVILIAN WORKFORCE COMPOSITION.  (a)  The commission by rule shall biennially determine:(1)  the percentage of the statewide civilian workforce composed of:(A)  Caucasian Americans;(B)  African Americans;(C)  Hispanic Americans;(D)  females;  and(E)  males;  and(2)  the percentage of the statewide civilian workforce of the groups listed in Subdivision (1) according to the following job categories:(A)  state agency administration;(B)  professional;(C)  technical;(D)  protective services;(E)  paraprofessional;(F)  administrative support;(G)  skilled craft;  and(H)  service and maintenance.(b)  The commission shall report the percentages of the statewide civilian workforce as determined under this section to the governor and the legislature not later than the fifth day of each regular session of the legislature.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 872, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Lab Code § 21.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.004. Criminal Offense of Interference; Penalty

Sec. 21.004.  CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF INTERFERENCE;  PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person wilfully resists, prevents, impedes, or interferes with the performance of a duty under or the exercise of a power provided by this chapter.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 21.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.005. Construction With Other Laws

Sec. 21.005.  CONSTRUCTION WITH OTHER LAWS.  (a)  This chapter does not relieve a government agency or official of the responsibility to ensure nondiscrimination in employment as required under another provision of the state or federal constitutions or laws.(b)  This chapter does not affect the standards for determining eligibility for benefits under Title 5 or under a state or federal disability benefit program.(c)  Nothing in this chapter may be construed as the basis for a claim by an individual without a disability that the individual was subject to discrimination because of the individual's lack of a disability.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 978), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Lab Code § 21.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.006. Conformity With Federal Statutes

Sec. 21.006.  CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL STATUTES.  If a provision of this chapter is held by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to disqualify the commission as a deferral agency or for the receipt of federal funds, the commission shall administer this chapter to qualify for deferral status or the receipt of those funds until the legislature meets in its next session and has an opportunity to amend this chapter.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 21.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.007. Privileged Communication; Immunity

Sec. 21.007.  PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION;  IMMUNITY.  An oral or written statement made to a commissioner or an employee of the commission in connection with the discharge of the commissioner's or employee's duties under this chapter may not be the basis for an action for defamation of character.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 9.08(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Lab Code § 21.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.008. Limited Severability

Sec. 21.008.  LIMITED SEVERABILITY.  (a)  If any clause, sentence, subsection, section, or other provision of this chapter or the application of such a provision to any person or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional, that invalidity shall not affect the other clauses, sentences, subsections, sections, or provisions or applications of this chapter that may be given effect without the invalid clause, sentence, subsection, section, or provision or application and shall not affect, invalidate, impair, or nullify the remainder of this chapter.  The effect of the determination of invalidity shall be confined to the clause, sentence, subsection, section, or provision or application so adjudicated to be invalid or unconstitutional, and to that end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.(b)  If any limit on damages prescribed by Section 21.2585 is invalidated by a method other than by legislative means, the amount of civil liability for all past and future noneconomic losses, including past and future pain and suffering, mental anguish and suffering, and any other nonpecuniary damage, is limited to an amount not to exceed $150,000.(c)  If a limit on damages prescribed by Section 21.2585 is invalidated by a method other than by legislative means and if the alternative civil liability limits contained in Subsection (b) are also invalidated by a method other than by legislative means, Section 21.2585 is void.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 9.08(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Lab Code § 21.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.009. Joinder of Commission

Sec. 21.009.  JOINDER OF COMMISSION.  (a)  In any civil action in which the validity of a provision of this chapter or Chapter 461, Government Code, a rule adopted under this chapter or Chapter 461, Government Code, or the application of the provision or rule is challenged as void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, the commission shall be made a party to the proceedings, and, on the motion of the commission, venue of the cause may be transferred to the district courts of Travis County.(b)  An order restraining the commission or invalidating a provision of this chapter or Chapter 461, Government Code, or a commission rule adopted under this chapter or Chapter 461, Government Code, may not be enforced and may not take effect until the commission has answered and appeared in the action and has exhausted all avenues of appeal and any judgment is final and enforceable.(c)  Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, including this chapter, only the commission, if a prevailing party, may recover costs and attorney's fees in such a declaratory proceeding under this section.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 9.08(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Lab Code § 21.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 21.010. Employment Discrimination Training for State Employees

Sec. 21.010.  EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION TRAINING FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.  (a)  Each state agency shall provide to employees of the agency an employment discrimination training program that complies with this section.(b)  The training program must provide the employee with information regarding the agency's policies and procedures relating to employment discrimination, including employment discrimination involving sexual harassment.(c)  Each employee of a state agency shall attend the training program required by this section not later than the 30th day after the date the employee is hired by the agency and shall attend supplemental training every two years.(d)  The commission shall develop materials for use by state agencies in providing employment discrimination training as required by this section.(e)  Each state agency shall require an employee of the agency who attends a training program required by this section to sign a statement verifying the employee's attendance at the training program.  The agency shall file the statement in the employee's personnel file.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 872, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Lab Code § 21.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter B. Unlawful Employment Practices|Section 21.051. Discrimination by Employer

Sec. 21.051.  DISCRIMINATION BY EMPLOYER.  An employer commits an unlawful employment practice if because of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age the employer:(1)  fails or refuses to hire an individual, discharges an individual, or discriminates in any other manner against an individual in connection with compensation or the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment;  or(2)  limits, segregates, or classifies an employee or applicant for employment in a manner that would deprive or tend to deprive an individual of any employment opportunity or adversely affect in any other manner the status of an employee.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 21.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter B. Unlawful Employment Practices|Section 21.052. Discrimination by Employment Agency

Sec. 21.052.  DISCRIMINATION BY EMPLOYMENT AGENCY.  An employment agency commits an unlawful employment practice if the employment agency:(1)  fails or refuses to refer for employment or discriminates in any other manner against an individual because of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age;  or(2)  classifies or refers an individual for employment on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 21.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter B. Unlawful Employment Practices|Section 21.053. Discrimination by Labor Organization

Sec. 21.053.  DISCRIMINATION BY LABOR ORGANIZATION.  A labor organization commits an unlawful employment practice if because of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age the labor organization:(1)  excludes or expels from membership or discriminates in any other manner against an individual;  or(2)  limits, segregates, or classifies a member or an applicant for membership or classifies or fails or refuses to refer for employment an individual in a manner that would:(A)  deprive or tend to deprive an individual of any employment opportunity;(B)  limit an employment opportunity or adversely affect in any other manner the status of an employee or of an applicant for employment;  or(C)  cause or attempt to cause an employer to violate this subchapter.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 21.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter B. Unlawful Employment Practices|Section 21.054. Admission or Participation in Training Program

Sec. 21.054.  ADMISSION OR PARTICIPATION IN TRAINING PROGRAM.  (a)  Unless a training or retraining opportunity or program is provided under an affirmative action plan approved under a federal law, rule, or order, an employer, labor organization, or joint labor-management committee controlling an apprenticeship, on-the-job training, or other training or retraining program commits an unlawful employment practice if the employer, labor organization, or committee discriminates against an individual because of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age in admission to or participation in the program.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 257 (H.B. 1074), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 257 (H.B. 1074), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Lab Code § 21.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter B. Unlawful Employment Practices|Section 21.055. Retaliation

Sec. 21.055.  RETALIATION.  An employer, labor union, or employment agency commits an unlawful employment practice if the employer, labor union, or employment agency retaliates or discriminates against a person who, under this chapter:(1)  opposes a discriminatory practice;(2)  makes or files a charge;(3)  files a complaint;  or(4)  testifies, assists, or participates in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 21.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter B. Unlawful Employment Practices|Section 21.056. Aiding or Abetting Discrimination

Sec. 21.056.  AIDING OR ABETTING DISCRIMINATION.  An employer, labor union, or employment agency commits an unlawful employment practice if the employer, labor union, or employment agency aids, abets, incites, or coerces a person to engage in a discriminatory practice.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 21.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter B. Unlawful Employment Practices|Section 21.057. Interference With Commission

Sec. 21.057.  INTERFERENCE WITH COMMISSION.  An employer, labor union, or employment agency commits an unlawful employment practice if the employer, labor union, or employment agency wilfully interferes with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power under this chapter or Chapter 461, Government Code, by the commission, the commission's staff, or the commission's representative.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 21.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter B. Unlawful Employment Practices|Section 21.058. Prevention of Compliance

Sec. 21.058.  PREVENTION OF COMPLIANCE.  An employer, labor union, or employment agency commits an unlawful employment practice if the employer, labor union, or employment agency wilfully obstructs or prevents a person from complying with this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 21.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 2 - Protection of Laborers|Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination|Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination|Subchapter B. Unlawful Employment Practices|Section 21.059. Discriminatory Notice or Advertisement

Sec. 21.059.  DISCRIMINATORY NOTICE OR ADVERTISEMENT.  (a)  An employer, labor organization, employment agency, or joint labor-management committee controlling an apprenticeship, on-the-job training, or other training or retraining program commits an unlawful employment practice if the employer, labor organization, employment agency, or committee prints or publishes or causes to be printed or published a notice or advertisement relating to employment that:(1)  indicates a preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination based on race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age;  and(2)  concerns an employee's status, employment, or admission to or membership or participation in a labor union or training or retraining program.(b)  This section does not apply if disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age is a bona fide occupational qualification.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|