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TX HB5594

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mitch Little

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 301.027 of the Property Code to expand the definition of discrimination in real estate brokerage services

  • Prohibits denying access to or membership in multiple-listing services, real estate brokers' organizations, or other related facilities based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin

  • Defines the initiation of an ethics complaint against a person for speech involving matters of public concern or religion as a form of discrimination in membership terms and conditions

  • Applies only to complaints filed with the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division on or after the effective date

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the prohibition of certain housing discrimination related to brokerage services.

DISCRIMINATION

Last Action

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development4/7/2025

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