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Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 301.001–301.171 § 301.091

DISMISSAL.

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effective 9/1/1993TexasFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 301.001–301.171 § 301.091
Sec. 301.091. DISMISSAL. (a) If the commission determines that no reasonable cause exists to believe that a discriminatory housing practice that is the subject of a complaint has occurred or is about to occur, the commission shall promptly dismiss the complaint.(b) The commission shall make public disclosure of each dismissal. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
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Plain English

Under Texas Property Code § 301.091, when the Texas Commission investigates a fair-housing complaint and finds no reasonable cause to believe a discriminatory housing practice occurred or is about to occur, it must promptly dismiss the complaint. The Commission is also required to make each such dismissal publicly available. This provision establishes both the threshold for dismissal and the transparency obligation that follows it.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

For property owners and managers, § 301.091 is a reminder that the Commission conducts a reasonable-cause review of every fair-housing complaint filed against them. If the evidence does not support a finding that a discriminatory housing practice occurred or was imminent, the complaint will be dismissed and that outcome will be disclosed publicly. Operators who maintain thorough, consistent documentation of their rental policies and decisions are generally better positioned to demonstrate that their practices are non-discriminatory during such a review.

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

For Tenants

Under § 301.091, if the Commission concludes there is no reasonable cause to support your complaint, it must dismiss it promptly and make that dismissal public. Complainants who receive a dismissal may wish to review the Commission's findings carefully to understand the basis for that outcome. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help individuals understand what options, such as requesting reconsideration or pursuing other avenues, may be available after a dismissal under this provision.

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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Effective Timeline

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Sep 1, 1993
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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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