Tex. Prop. Code Section 301.081
Complaint

(a)

The commission shall investigate complaints of alleged discriminatory housing practices.

(b)

A complaint must be:

(1)

in writing;

(2)

under oath; and

(3)

in the form prescribed by the commission.

(c)

An aggrieved person may file a complaint with the commission alleging the discriminatory housing practice. The commission may file a complaint.

(d)

A complaint must be filed on or before the first anniversary of the date the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurs or terminates, whichever is later.

(e)

A complaint may be amended at any time.

(f)

On the filing of a complaint, the commission shall:

(1)

give the aggrieved person notice that the complaint has been received;

(2)

advise the aggrieved person of the time limits and choice of forums under this chapter; and

(3)

not later than the 20th day after the date of the filing of the complaint or the identification of an additional or substitute respondent under Section 301.084 (Additional or Substitute Respondent), serve on each respondent:

(A)

a notice identifying the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising the respondent of the procedural rights and obligations of a respondent under this chapter; and

(B)

a copy of the original complaint.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Source: Section 301.081 — Complaint, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.­301.­htm#301.­081 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

301.001
Short Title 301.002
Purposes 301.003
Definitions 301.004
Familial Status 301.005
Construction of Chapter 301.0015
Texas Workforce Commission 301.021
Sale or Rental 301.022
Publication 301.023
Inspection 301.024
Entry into Neighborhood 301.025
Disability 301.026
Residential Real Estate Related Transaction 301.027
Brokerage Services 301.041
Certain Sales and Rentals Exempted 301.042
Religious Organization, Private Club, and Appraisal Exemption 301.043
Housing for Elderly Exempted 301.044
Effect on Other Law 301.0045
Racial Discrimination Based on Hair Texture or Protective Hairstyle 301.062
Rules 301.063
Complaints 301.065
Reports and Studies 301.066
Cooperation with Other Entities 301.067
Subpoenas and Discovery 301.068
Referral to Municipality 301.069
Gifts and Grants 301.070
Accessibility Assistance and Information for Landlords 301.081
Complaint 301.082
Answer 301.083
Investigation 301.084
Additional or Substitute Respondent 301.085
Conciliation 301.086
Temporary or Preliminary Relief 301.087
Investigative Report 301.088
Reasonable Cause Determination 301.089
Charge 301.090
Land Use Law 301.091
Dismissal 301.092
Pending Civil Trial 301.093
Election of Judicial Determination 301.111
Administrative Hearing 301.112
Administrative Penalties 301.113
Effect of Commission Order 301.114
Licensed or Regulated Business 301.115
Order in Preceding Five Years 301.131
Attorney General Action for Enforcement 301.132
Pattern or Practice Case 301.133
Subpoena Enforcement 301.151
Civil Action 301.152
Court-appointed Attorney 301.153
Relief Granted 301.154
Effect of Relief Granted 301.155
Intervention by Attorney General 301.156
Prevailing Party 301.171
Intimidation or Interference
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Jun. 5, 2024

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