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Texas ADA + employment hiring law
Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (Chapter 21, Labor Code), Tex. Lab. Code § 21.051. Enforced by Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (Chapter 21, Labor Code) is codified at Tex. Lab. Code § 21.051.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division
Agency website: https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/civil-rights
TWC CRD has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
15+ employees under Tex. Lab. Code § 21.002(8).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Texas case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Texas-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Texas?
Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (Chapter 21, Labor Code), codified at Tex. Lab. Code § 21.051. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Texas?
Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division. TWC CRD has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Texas?
15+ employees under Tex. Lab. Code § 21.002(8).
How does Texas interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Texas employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. TWC CRD has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Texas statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Tex. Lab. Code § 21.051. Agency: Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division at https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/civil-rights. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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