Texas Labor Code

§ 21.152 — CREATION OF LOCAL COMMISSION

LA § 21.152Title 2. PROTECTION OF LABORERS · Part A. EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION · Ch. 21. EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION · Art. D. LOCAL ENFORCEMENT

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(a)A political subdivision or two or more political subdivisions acting jointly may create a local commission to:

(1)promote the purposes of this chapter; and

(2)secure for all individuals in the jurisdiction of each political subdivision freedom from discrimination because of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age.

(b)The political subdivision creating a local commission may appropriate funds for the expenses of the local commission.

Legislative history

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.