Fair Housing
In Texas, the Texas Fair Housing Act (Property Code Chapter 301) is enforced by the Texas Workforce Commission's Civil Rights Division. If a complaint is substantiated, the Commission may:
AOnly issue a warning to the violator
BImpose civil penalties, require affirmative action to correct the discrimination, and require payment of damages to the complainant✓ Correct
CRefer the matter to TREC for licensing action only
DOnly recommend voluntary compliance
Explanation
When the TWC Civil Rights Division substantiates a fair housing complaint, it can impose civil penalties, require remedial affirmative actions, order payment of actual damages to the complainant, and order other relief necessary to remedy the discrimination. Penalties under state law parallel those available under the federal Fair Housing Act.
Related Texas Fair Housing Questions
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