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Overview
The Civil Rights Division of the Texas Workforce Commission offers a variety of comprehensive, interactive presentations and training programs to provide housing providers with a practical understanding of the U.S. and Texas Fair Housing Acts and rules and how to comply.
We provide presentations or training on-site or by other modes such as webinar or phone, at a minimal cost. The length of training varies depending on which program you choose.
Benefits of Fair Housing Training
- Reduces unlawful housing practices
- Can reduce complaints and associated costs
- Improves housing provider decision making
Fair Housing Self Help Library
- Equal Employment and Fair Housing Resource List
- Overview of Housing Complaint Processing System
- The 2021 Fair Housing Overview Webinars are posted on TDHCA’s website
Topics
We cover the following legal issues in our presentations and training programs:
- Federal and state housing discrimination laws and rules
- Unlawful housing practices
- Exemptions
- Design and construction
- Discriminatory practices in mortgage lending
- Sexual harassment in housing
- Discrimination against persons with disabilities in housing
- Complaint procedures
Additional Information & Scheduling
For additional information or to schedule a Fair Housing presentation or training, fill out the Civil Rights Division's training request form or
or contact the TWC Civil Rights Division by phone, email, or mail:
- Call: 512-463-2642
- Email: CRDTraining@twc.texas.gov
- Mail:
Texas Workforce Commission
Civil Rights Division
101 E 15th St, Guadalupe CRD
Austin, TX 78778-0001
