Texas HB170 prohibits discrimination based on race, gender identity, and military veteran status in employment, public accommodations, and housing.

Texas HB170 amends the Texas Labor Code and Property Code to prohibit discrimination based on race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and status as a military veteran in employment, public accommodations, and housing. The bill allows complainants to file civil actions if their complaints are dismissed or not resolved by the Texas Workforce Commission. It also authorizes the commission to intervene in civil actions and sets a statute of limitations for such actions.

Texas HB170 prohibits discrimination based on race, gender identity, and military veteran status in employment, public accommodations, and housing.

Texas HB170 amends the Texas Labor Code and Property Code to prohibit discrimination based on race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and status as a military veteran in employment, public accommodations, and housing. The bill allows complainants to file civil actions if their complaints are dismissed or not resolved by the Texas Workforce Commission. It also authorizes the commission to intervene in civil actions and sets a statute of limitations for such actions.