Texas SB2971 prohibits housing discrimination in real estate brokerage services.

Texas SB2971 amends the Property Code to prohibit discrimination in real estate brokerage services. Specifically, it bans denial of access or membership in multiple-listing services, real estate brokers' organizations, or related facilities based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies to complaints filed with the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division after that date. Complaints filed before the effective date are governed by previous law.

Texas SB2971 prohibits housing discrimination in real estate brokerage services.

Texas SB2971 amends the Property Code to prohibit discrimination in real estate brokerage services. Specifically, it bans denial of access or membership in multiple-listing services, real estate brokers' organizations, or related facilities based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies to complaints filed with the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division after that date. Complaints filed before the effective date are governed by previous law.