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CHAPTER 17: HUMAN RELATIONS
   Article
      I.   IN GENERAL
      II.   HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
      III.   DISCRIMINATION
Editor’s note:
Ord. 19374-09-2010, § 1(Exh. A), adopted September 28, 2010, amended Ch. 17, in its entirety, to read as herein set out. Prior to inclusion of said ordinance, Ch. 17 pertained to similar subject matter. See also the Code Comparative Table.
Statutory reference:
Human rights, see V.A.C.S. Article 5221k
Local ordinances authorized, see V.A.C.S. Article 5221k, § 4.01
Section
Article I: In General
   17-1   Public policy declared
   17-2—17-15   Reserved
Article II: Human Relations Commission
   17-16   Created; compensation of members
   17-17   Terms of members; filling vacancies
   17-18   Powers and duties
   17-19   Organization
   17-20   Employees
   17-21   Funding
   17-22   Subpoenas; discovery
   17-23—17-35   Reserved
Article III: Discrimination
Division 1: Generally
   17-36—17-45   Reserved
Division 2: Places of Public Accommodation
   17-46   Definitions
   17-47   Exemptions
   17-48   Unlawful acts
   17-49   Investigation of alleged violations; filing complaint
   17-50   Prohibitions and requirements with respect to disclosure of information
   17-51   Dismissal and appeal
   17-52   Effect of provisions on civil remedies
   17-53   Penalty
   17-54—17-64   Reserved
Division 3: Employment Practices
   17-65   Declaration of policy
   17-66   Definitions
   17-67   Discrimination prohibited
   17-68   Maintenance of independent contractor relationship
   17-70   Prohibitions and requirements with respect to disclosure of information
   17-71   Certain practices not unlawful
   17-72   Violations; penalty
   17-73—17-85   Reserved
Division 4: Fair Housing
   17-86   Declaration of policy
   17-87   Definitions
   17-88   Discrimination prohibited
   17-89   Exemptions; exclusions
   17-90   Enforcement
   17-91   Complaint and answer
   17-92   Investigation
   17-93   Temporary or preliminary relief
   17-94   Conciliation
   17-95   Violation of conciliation agreement
   17-96   Referral of complaint to hearing; election of court proceeding; reasonable cause determination and charge
   17-97   Dismissal and appeal of complaint
   17-98   Civil action in state district court in complaints alleging discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or familial status
   17-99   Enforcement by private persons in complaints alleging discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or familial status
   17-100   Effect of civil action on certain contracts
   17-101   Service of notice and computation of time
   17-102   Additional remedies
   17-103   Education and public information
   17-104   Effect on other law
   17-105   Interference with exercise of rights unlawful
   17-106   Criminal penalties for violation
Division 5: Reasonable Accommodation or Modification for Residential Uses
   17-107   Purpose
   17-108   Applicability
   17-109   Definitions
   17-110   Effect
   17-111   Requests for accommodation; application
   17-112   Review authority
   17-113   Required findings
   17-114   Written decision
   17-115   Appeals
Division 6: Source of Income
   17-120   Definitions
   17-121   The rental of housing accommodations to military veterans
   17-122   The rental of housing accommodations with city incentives