Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 301.001–301.171 § 301.114
LICENSED OR REGULATED BUSINESS.
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Sec. 301.114. LICENSED OR REGULATED BUSINESS. If the commission issues an order with respect to a discriminatory housing practice that occurs in the course of a business subject to a licensing or regulation by a governmental agency, the commission shall, not later than the 30th day after the date the order is issued:(1) send copies of the findings and the order to the governmental agency; and(2) recommend to the governmental agency appropriate disciplinary action. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Under Texas Property Code § 301.114, when the Texas Commission issues an order finding that a discriminatory housing practice occurred within a licensed or regulated business, it must notify the relevant licensing or regulatory agency within 30 days. That notification includes both the commission's findings and its order, along with a recommendation for appropriate disciplinary action against the business. This provision creates a coordination mechanism between the fair housing enforcement process and professional licensing oversight.
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Property owners and managers who operate under a professional license — such as a real estate broker's license or a property management license — should be aware that under § 301.114, a fair housing violation finding does not stay within the commission alone. A compliant operator generally maintains fair housing training, written non-discrimination policies, and consistent application of rental criteria precisely because a commission order can trigger a parallel referral to the licensing body that governs their business. Operators subject to licensing oversight thus face potential disciplinary consequences on two fronts when a discriminatory housing practice is found.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 301.114 gives tenants an additional layer of accountability when a housing provider operates under a government-issued license or is otherwise regulated. If the Texas Commission issues an order finding a discriminatory housing practice, it is required to forward that order and its findings to the relevant licensing agency and recommend disciplinary action — all within 30 days. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may explore filing a complaint with the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand how this provision and related fair housing rules may apply to their situation.
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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