Texas employees are protected from workplace discrimination by both federal and state law. The Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division (TWC-CRD) handles state-level complaints.
Filing Deadlines
You must file a charge of discrimination within 180 days with TWC-CRD or within 300 days with the EEOC. Missing this deadline can bar your claim forever.
Protected Classes Under Texas Law
- Race, color, national origin
- Sex (including pregnancy)
- Religion
- Age (40+)
- Disability
- Genetic information