Human Rights Commission of Austin (Texas)

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rdf:langString 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 of The Code of the City of Austin, Texas. 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 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 to govern its duties and procedures.