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Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 301.001–301.171 § 301.0015

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION.

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effective 9/1/2015TexasFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 301.001–301.171 § 301.0015
Sec. 301.0015. 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. 3, eff. March 19, 2004.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1138 (S.B. 208), Sec. 29, eff. September 1, 2015.
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Plain English

Section 301.0015 of the Texas Property Code establishes that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency responsible for administering and enforcing the fair housing and anti-discrimination duties previously held by the Commission on Human Rights. Any reference to 'the commission' throughout Chapter 301 refers to the Texas Workforce Commission. This transfer of authority took effect in 2004 and was further updated by legislation in 2015.

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For Property Managers

Under Tex. Prop. Code § 301.0015, the Texas Workforce Commission is the designated state body overseeing fair housing compliance in Texas. Compliant property owners and managers are generally aware that complaints, investigations, and enforcement actions related to Chapter 301 are handled through the TWC rather than any predecessor agency. Keeping current on which agency administers these rules helps operators respond appropriately to any official correspondence or inquiry.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Tex. Prop. Code § 301.0015 clarifies that the Texas Workforce Commission holds the authority to receive and act on fair housing complaints under Chapter 301. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter have been violated may consider filing a complaint directly with the TWC, which inherited full enforcement powers from the former Commission on Human Rights. Tenant-rights organizations in Texas can help individuals understand the complaint process and what documentation may be relevant.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Tex. Prop. Code § 301.081
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.084
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.021
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.022
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.084
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.081
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.081
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.111
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.090
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.088
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.093
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.111
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.131
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.089
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.093
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.111
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.112
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.112
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.093
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.081
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.154
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.132
Tex. Prop. Code § 301.111

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Source Information

Source:https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.301.htm
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