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The Human Rights Commission of Austin (Texas) was established on October 5, 1967, by the City of Austin Ordinance 671005-B. The current version of the ordinance can be found at Section 2-1-148^[1] of The Code of the City of Austin, Texas.^[2]

The Commission is responsible for promoting freedom from discrimination because of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age. The seven Commission members^[3] aim to ensure fair treatment of all individuals in the areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations. The Commission has adopted bylaws^[4] to govern its duties and procedures.

General duties

The Commission advises and consults with the Austin City Council on all matters involving racial, religious, or ethnic discrimination. It also recommends to the council legislation designed to eliminate prejudice and discrimination.

The Commission advises City of Austin departments, boards, and regulatory agencies to assure effective compliance with non-discrimination policies and orders. It recommends to the Austin city manager ways to improve the ability of city departments and agencies to protect against discrimination. The Commission helps train city employees to use methods that support equal rights and equal treatment, and cooperates with the police department to ensure human rights are covered in the police training curriculum.

The Commission holds public hearings to determine the status and treatment of racial, religious, and ethnic groups in the city and the best means to improve human relations. It also facilitates discussions and negotiations between individuals and groups, and sometimes supports the creation of local community groups. The Commission conducts educational programs to promote equal treatment, opportunity, and understanding. It also sponsors meetings and training to help solve human relations problems.

Enforcement authority

The Commission assists in enforcing laws that prohibit discrimination against people where jurisdiction is not specifically vested in another agency. In addition to this general enforcement authority, the Commission is authorized to enforce certain city, Texas, and United States laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodation. This includes the protection of people with HIV/AIDS and those who associate with them.

Employment discrimination

The Commission is able to enforce certain laws that protect people from difference in treatment in their employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 years or older), disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Those laws are Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,^[5] the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967,^[6] the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,^[7] Chapter 21 of the Texas Labor Code,^[8] and the city's employment ordinance.^[9]

The Commission is also authorized to enforce city laws that prohibit employment discrimination by city contractors and subcontractors.^[10]

Housing discrimination

The Commission enforces the City of Austin's housing ordinance,^[11] which operates in conjunction with the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968^[12] and the Texas Fair Housing Act.^[13] Those laws protect individuals against discrimination concerning the terms and conditions, rental, leasing, buying, or selling of housing based on their race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, student status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age (18 years or older).^[14]

Discrimination in public accommodations

The Commission enforces the City of Austin's public accommodations ordinance,^[15] which makes it unlawful for public accommodation to deny access to goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations to anyone based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (18 years or older), or disability. Virtually all businesses are covered by this law.

Protecting individuals living with HIV or AIDS against discrimination

The Commission enforces the City of Austin's HIV/AIDS ordinance (#861211-V),^[16] which protects people who have AIDS, who are infected with HIV, who are perceived to have AIDS or be infected with HIV, or who are perceived to be a risk for any of these conditions. These individuals and those who associate with them are protected from discrimination in employment, housing, city facilities and services, and public accommodations, including business establishments.

Protecting individuals living with disabilities against discrimination by the city or its contractors

The Commission enforces the City of Austin's general ordinance that protects people living with disabilities from discrimination.^[17] This reflects the city's policy that no qualified person living with a disability may, on the basis of the disability, be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity operated by or contracted for by the city. This ordinance applies to both the city and its contractors.

References

^ "Section 2-1-148 of The Code of the City of Austin, Texas".
^ "The Code of the City of Austin, Texas". Archived from the original on 2012-04-18. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
^ "List of the members of the Austin Human Rights Commission".
^ "Bylaws of the Austin Human Rights Commission" (PDF). www.austintexas.gov.
^ "Laws & Guidance". www.eeoc.gov. Archived from the original on 2019-09-14. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
^ "Age Discrimination". www.eeoc.gov.
^ "Disability Discrimination". www.eeoc.gov.
^ "LABOR CODE CHAPTER 21. EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION". statutes.capitol.texas.gov.
^ "City of Austin ordinance prohibiting employment discrimination".
^ "City of Austin ordinance prohibiting employment discrimination by city contractors".
^ "City of Austin ordinance prohibiting housing discrimination".
^ "U.S. Fair Housing Act of 1968". Archived from the original on 2015-07-08. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
^ "PROPERTY CODE CHAPTER 301. TEXAS FAIR HOUSING ACT". statutes.capitol.texas.gov.
^ "City of Austin website about its fair housing ordinance".
^ "City of Austin ordinance prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations".
^ "City of Austin ordinance prohibing HIV/AIDS discrimination".
^ "City of Austin ordinance prohibiting discrimination against persons living with disabilities".

[1] "Section 2-1-148 of The Code of the City of Austin, Texas".

[2] "The Code of the City of Austin, Texas". Archived from the original on 2012-04-18. Retrieved 2012-04-24.

[3] "List of the members of the Austin Human Rights Commission".

[4] "Bylaws of the Austin Human Rights Commission" (PDF). www.austintexas.gov.

[5] "Laws & Guidance". www.eeoc.gov. Archived from the original on 2019-09-14. Retrieved 2019-09-12.

[6] "Age Discrimination". www.eeoc.gov.

[7] "Disability Discrimination". www.eeoc.gov.

[8] "LABOR CODE CHAPTER 21. EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION". statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

[9] "City of Austin ordinance prohibiting employment discrimination".

[10] "City of Austin ordinance prohibiting employment discrimination by city contractors".

[11] "City of Austin ordinance prohibiting housing discrimination".

[12] "U.S. Fair Housing Act of 1968". Archived from the original on 2015-07-08. Retrieved 2020-01-18.

[13] "PROPERTY CODE CHAPTER 301. TEXAS FAIR HOUSING ACT". statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

[14] "City of Austin website about its fair housing ordinance".

[15] "City of Austin ordinance prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations".

[16] "City of Austin ordinance prohibing HIV/AIDS discrimination".

[17] "City of Austin ordinance prohibiting discrimination against persons living with disabilities".

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-The '''Human Rights Commission of Austin (Texas)''' (hereafter the "Commission") was established on October 5, 1967, by the City of Austin Ordinance 671005-B. The current version of the ordinance can be found at Section 2-1-148<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/title2administration/chapter2-1cityboards?f=templates$fn=document-frame.htm$3.0#JD_2-1-148|title=Section 2-1-148 of ''The Code of the City of Austin, Texas''}}</ref> of ''The Code of the City of Austin, Texas''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_tx|title=The Code of the City of Austin, Texas}}</ref>
+The '''Human Rights Commission of Austin (Texas)''' was established on October 5, 1967, by the City of [[Austin, Texas|Austin]] Ordinance 671005-B. The current version of the ordinance can be found at Section 2-1-148<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/title2administration/chapter2-1cityboards?f=templates$fn=document-frame.htm$3.0#JD_2-1-148|title=Section 2-1-148 of ''The Code of the City of Austin, Texas''}}</ref> of ''The Code of the City of Austin, Texas''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_tx|title=The Code of the City of Austin, Texas|access-date=2012-04-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418060245/http://www.amlegal.com/austin_tx/|archive-date=2012-04-18|url-status=dead}}</ref>
-The Commission is responsible for securing for all individuals in the city freedom from discrimination because of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age. The primary goal of the seven Commission members<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://malford.ci.austin.tx.us/boards/results.cfm?BoardsCommissions__BoardName=Human%20Rights%20Commission|title=List of the members of the Austin Human Rights Commission}}</ref> is to promote and enforce fair treatment of all individuals in the areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations. The Commission has adopted important bylaws<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=134369| format=PDF |title=Bylaws of the Austin Human Rights Commission|website=www.austintexas.gov}}</ref> to govern its duties and procedures.
+The Commission is responsible for promoting [[freedom from discrimination]] because of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age. The seven Commission members<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://malford.ci.austin.tx.us/boards/results.cfm?BoardsCommissions__BoardName=Human%20Rights%20Commission|title=List of the members of the Austin Human Rights Commission}}</ref> aim to ensure fair treatment of all individuals in the areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations. The Commission has adopted bylaws<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=134369| format=PDF |title=Bylaws of the Austin Human Rights Commission|website=www.austintexas.gov}}</ref> to govern its duties and procedures.
 == General duties ==
-The Commission advises and consults with the Austin City Council on all matters involving racial, religious, or ethnic discrimination. The Commission also recommends to the council legislation designed to eliminate prejudice and discrimination.
+The Commission advises and consults with the [[Austin City Council]] on all matters involving racial, religious, or ethnic discrimination. It also recommends to the council legislation designed to eliminate prejudice and discrimination.
-The Commission advises all City of Austin departments, boards, and regulatory agencies to assure effective compliance with non-discrimination policies and orders. The Commission recommends to the Austin city manager ways to improve the ability of city departments and agencies to protect all persons and groups against discrimination. The Commission helps train city employees to use methods that result in respect for equal rights and equal treatment. The Commission also cooperates with the police department to develop and include human rights courses in the police training curriculum.
+The Commission advises City of Austin departments, boards, and regulatory agencies to assure effective compliance with non-discrimination policies and orders. It recommends to the Austin [[city manager]] ways to improve the ability of city departments and agencies to protect against discrimination. The Commission helps train city employees to use methods that support equal rights and equal treatment, and cooperates with the police department to ensure [[human rights]] are covered in the police training curriculum.
-The Commission holds public hearings to determine the status and treatment of racial, religious, and ethnic groups in the city and the best means to improve human relations. To lessen tensions and improve understanding in the community, the Commission initiates and facilitates discussions and negotiations between individuals and groups. When needed to carry out specific programs, the Commission aids in the creation of local community groups. The Commission conducts educational programs to promote equal treatment, opportunity, and understanding. The Commission also sponsors meetings and courses of instruction to help solve human relations problems.
+The Commission holds public hearings to determine the status and treatment of racial, religious, and ethnic groups in the city and the best means to improve human relations. It also facilitates discussions and negotiations between individuals and groups, and sometimes supports the creation of local community groups. The Commission conducts educational programs to promote equal treatment, opportunity, and understanding. It also sponsors meetings and training to help solve human relations problems.
 == Enforcement authority ==
-The Commission assists in the enforcement of all laws prohibiting discrimination against persons where jurisdiction is not specifically vested in another agency. In addition to this general enforcement authority, the Commission is authorized to enforce certain city, Texas, and United States laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodation. This includes the protection of persons who have Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or who are infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and any person who associates with them.
+The Commission assists in enforcing laws that prohibit discrimination against people where jurisdiction is not specifically vested in another agency. In addition to this general enforcement authority, the Commission is authorized to enforce certain city, Texas, and United States laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodation. This includes the protection of people with [[HIV/AIDS]] and those who associate with them.
-=== Protecting individuals against unlawful employment discrimination ===
+=== Employment discrimination ===
-The Austin City Council has authorized the Commission to enforce certain laws that protect individuals from difference in treatment in their employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 years or older), disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Those laws are [[Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eeoc.gov/policy/vii.html|title=Laws & Guidance|website=www.eeoc.gov}}</ref> the [[Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/age.cfm|title=Age Discrimination|website=www.eeoc.gov}}</ref> the [[Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/disability.cfm|title=Disability Discrimination|website=www.eeoc.gov}}</ref> Chapter 21 of the Texas Labor Code,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/SOTWDocs/LA/htm/LA.21.htm|title=LABOR CODE CHAPTER 21. EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION|website=statutes.capitol.texas.gov}}</ref> and the city's employment ordinance (#750710-A).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/title5civilrights/chapter5-3discriminationinemploymentgene?f=templates$fn=altmain-nf.htm$vid=amlegal%3Aaustin_tx$3.0|title=City of Austin ordinance prohibiting employment discrimination}}</ref> There are very important deadlines associated with the processing of employment discrimination complaints that can be found at the employment ordinance website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/hrights/discrimination.htm|title=City of Austin website about its employment discrimination ordinance}}</ref>
+The Commission is able to enforce certain laws that protect people from difference in treatment in their employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 years or older), disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Those laws are [[Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eeoc.gov/policy/vii.html|title=Laws & Guidance|website=www.eeoc.gov|access-date=2019-09-12|archive-date=2019-09-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914214934/https://www.eeoc.gov/policy/vii.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> the [[Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/age.cfm|title=Age Discrimination|website=www.eeoc.gov}}</ref> the [[Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/disability.cfm|title=Disability Discrimination|website=www.eeoc.gov}}</ref> Chapter 21 of the Texas Labor Code,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/SOTWDocs/LA/htm/LA.21.htm|title=LABOR CODE CHAPTER 21. EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION|website=statutes.capitol.texas.gov}}</ref> and the city's employment ordinance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/title5civilrights/chapter5-3discriminationinemploymentgene?f=templates$fn=altmain-nf.htm$vid=amlegal%3Aaustin_tx$3.0|title=City of Austin ordinance prohibiting employment discrimination}}</ref>
-The Austin City Council also has authorized the Commission to enforce the city's ordinance that prohibits employment discrimination by city contractors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/title5civilrights/chapter5-4discriminationinemploymentbyci?f=templates$fn=altmain-nf.htm$3.0#JD_Chapter5-4|title=City of Austin ordinance prohibiting employment discrimination by city contractors}}</ref> This ordinance applies to any person who submits a bid or proposal to provide labor, goods, or services to the city by contract for profit. The ordinance also applies to any person who provides labor, goods, or services to the city by contract for profit. A subcontractor under such a contract is also covered by the ordinance. A person or subcontractor covered by the ordinance may not engage in a discriminatory employment practice. That means discrimination against an individual because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex, or age, unless sex or age is a bona fide occupational qualification of employment.
+The Commission is also authorized to enforce city laws that prohibit employment discrimination by city contractors and subcontractors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/title5civilrights/chapter5-4discriminationinemploymentbyci?f=templates$fn=altmain-nf.htm$3.0#JD_Chapter5-4|title=City of Austin ordinance prohibiting employment discrimination by city contractors}}</ref>
-=== Protecting individuals against unlawful housing discrimination ===
+=== Housing discrimination ===
-The Austin City Council has authorized the Commission to enforce the City of Austin's housing ordinance (#940210-A),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/title5civilrights/chapter5-1housingdiscrimination?f=templates$fn=altmain-nf.htm$3.0#JD_Chapter5-1|title=City of Austin ordinance prohibiting housing discrimination}}</ref> which operates in conjunction with the federal [[Fair Housing Act of 1968]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/progdesc/title8|title=U.S. Fair Housing Act of 1968}}</ref> and the [[Texas Fair Housing Act]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.301.htm|title=PROPERTY CODE CHAPTER 301. TEXAS FAIR HOUSING ACT|website=statutes.capitol.texas.gov}}</ref> Those laws protect individuals against discrimination concerning the terms and conditions, rental, leasing, buying, or selling of housing based on their race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, student status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age (18 years or older). Important information about the ordinance can be found at the fair housing ordinance website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/hrights/housing.htm|title=City of Austin website about its fair housing ordinance}}</ref>
+The Commission enforces the City of Austin's housing ordinance,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/title5civilrights/chapter5-1housingdiscrimination?f=templates$fn=altmain-nf.htm$3.0#JD_Chapter5-1|title=City of Austin ordinance prohibiting housing discrimination}}</ref> which operates in conjunction with the federal [[Fair Housing Act of 1968]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/progdesc/title8|title=U.S. Fair Housing Act of 1968|access-date=2020-01-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708050943/http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=%2Fprogram_offices%2Ffair_housing_equal_opp%2Fprogdesc%2Ftitle8|archive-date=2015-07-08|url-status=dead}}</ref> and the [[Texas Fair Housing Act]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.301.htm|title=PROPERTY CODE CHAPTER 301. TEXAS FAIR HOUSING ACT|website=statutes.capitol.texas.gov}}</ref> Those laws protect individuals against discrimination concerning the terms and conditions, rental, leasing, buying, or selling of housing based on their race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, student status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age (18 years or older).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/hrights/housing.htm|title=City of Austin website about its fair housing ordinance}}</ref>
-=== Protecting individuals against unlawful discrimination in public accommodations ===
+=== Discrimination in public accommodations ===
-The Austin City Council has authorized the Commission to enforce the City of Austin's public accommodations ordinance (#800522-I),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/title5civilrights/chapter5-2discriminationinpublicaccommod?f=templates$fn=altmain-nf.htm$vid=amlegal%3Aaustin_tx$3.0|title=City of Austin ordinance prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations}}</ref> which makes it unlawful for any public accommodation to deny access to goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations to anyone based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (18 years or older), or disability. Virtually all businesses are covered by this ordinance.
+The Commission enforces the City of Austin's public accommodations ordinance,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/title5civilrights/chapter5-2discriminationinpublicaccommod?f=templates$fn=altmain-nf.htm$vid=amlegal%3Aaustin_tx$3.0|title=City of Austin ordinance prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations}}</ref> which makes it unlawful for public accommodation to deny access to goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations to anyone based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (18 years or older), or disability. Virtually all businesses are covered by this law.
 === Protecting individuals living with HIV or AIDS against discrimination ===
-The Austin City Council has authorized the Commission to enforce the City of Austin's HIV/AIDS ordinance (#861211-V),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/title5civilrights/chapter5-5discriminationagainstpeoplewit?fn=altmain-nf.htm$f=templates$3.0|title=City of Austin ordinance prohibing HIV/AIDS discrimination}}</ref> which was adopted in 1986. The ordinance protects individuals who have AIDS, who are infected with HIV, who are perceived to have AIDS or be infected with HIV, or who are perceived to be a risk for any of these conditions. Also protected are individuals who associate with the individuals described above. Those individuals are protected from discrimination in employment, housing, city facilities and services, and public accommodations, including business establishments.
+The Commission enforces the City of Austin's HIV/AIDS ordinance (#861211-V),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/title5civilrights/chapter5-5discriminationagainstpeoplewit?fn=altmain-nf.htm$f=templates$3.0|title=City of Austin ordinance prohibing HIV/AIDS discrimination}}</ref> which protects people who have AIDS, who are infected with HIV, who are perceived to have AIDS or be infected with HIV, or who are perceived to be a risk for any of these conditions. These individuals and those who associate with them are protected from discrimination in employment, housing, city facilities and services, and public accommodations, including business establishments.
 === Protecting individuals living with disabilities against discrimination by the city or its contractors ===
-The Austin City Council has authorized the Commission to enforce the City of Austin's general ordinance that protects people living with disabilities from discrimination.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/title5civilrights/chapter5-6discriminationagainstapersonwi?f=templates$fn=altmain-nf.htm$3.0#JD_Chapter5-6|title=City of Austin ordinance prohibiting discrimination against persons living with disabilities}}</ref> The ordinance reflects the city's policy that no qualified person living with a disability may, on the basis of the disability, be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity operated by or contracted for by the city. This ordinance applies to both the city and its contractors.
+The Commission enforces the City of Austin's general ordinance that protects people living with disabilities from discrimination.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/title5civilrights/chapter5-6discriminationagainstapersonwi?f=templates$fn=altmain-nf.htm$3.0#JD_Chapter5-6|title=City of Austin ordinance prohibiting discrimination against persons living with disabilities}}</ref> This reflects the city's policy that no qualified person living with a disability may, on the basis of the disability, be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity operated by or contracted for by the city. This ordinance applies to both the city and its contractors.
 == References ==