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

Tex. Property Code § 301.0045: RACIAL DISCRIMINATION BASED ON HAIR TEXTURE OR PROTECTIVE HAIRSTYLE.

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PROPERTY CODE
TITLE 15. FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES
CHAPTER 301. TEXAS FAIR HOUSING ACT
SUBCHAPTER A. TITLE, PURPOSE, AND DEFINITIONS

(a) In this section, "protective hairstyle" includes braids, locks, and twists.

(b) A provision in this chapter, other than a provision in Subchapter I, referring to discrimination because of race or on the basis of race includes discrimination because of or on the basis of a person's hair texture or protective hairstyle commonly or historically associated with race.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 223 (H.B. 567), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2023.

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