Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Labor Code § 21.116: RELIANCE ON COMMISSION INTERPRETATION OR OPINION.

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LABOR CODE
TITLE 2. PROTECTION OF LABORERS
SUBTITLE A. EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
CHAPTER 21. EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
SUBCHAPTER C. APPLICATION; EXCEPTIONS

(a) A person is not liable for an unlawful employment practice performed in good faith and in conformity with and in reliance on a written interpretation or opinion of the commission.

(b) In a proceeding alleging an unlawful employment practice, the respondent has the burden of pleading and proving the defense provided by this section.

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

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