The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.
The Civil Rights Division enforces state and federal laws. The division conducts investigations into discrimination in employment and housing across the state.
Find information about laws that protect workers. Learn how to claim unpaid wages or file a complaint for employment or housing discrimination. Get information about child labor or minimum wage laws.
Employers have two ways to pay unemployment taxes online. They can make an Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit payment or use a credit card.
Find youth programs that help middle and high school students grow their skills, learn about STEM, and explore career fields. Youth programs include Texas Science & Engineering Fair, Governor’s Science & Technology Champions Academy, Governor’s Summer Merit Program, Camp Code, and Youth Robotics.