Property Management

A Texas property management company that manages 50 apartment units must comply with federal Fair Housing Act requirements and state law. If a prospective tenant files a complaint alleging housing discrimination, TWHC (Texas Workforce Commission - Civil Rights Division) processes complaints under:

ATREC jurisdiction
BThe Texas Fair Housing Act (Texas Property Code Chapter 301), which mirrors federal Fair Housing protections✓ Correct
CThe Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
DThe Texas Real Estate License Act

Explanation

Texas Property Code Chapter 301 (the Texas Fair Housing Act) prohibits housing discrimination in Texas on the same bases as the federal Fair Housing Act, plus some additional protections. The Texas Workforce Commission's Civil Rights Division processes fair housing complaints under both state and federal law.

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