Texas HB729 prohibits housing discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Texas HB729 amends the Texas Property Code to prohibit housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill updates definitions to include sexual orientation and gender identity, and it prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions, services, and facilities. It also allows the Texas Workforce Commission to refer complaints to municipalities with equivalent fair housing laws. The changes apply to complaints filed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB729 prohibits housing discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Texas HB729 amends the Texas Property Code to prohibit housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill updates definitions to include sexual orientation and gender identity, and it prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions, services, and facilities. It also allows the Texas Workforce Commission to refer complaints to municipalities with equivalent fair housing laws. The changes apply to complaints filed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.