Sec. 21.154. INVESTIGATORY AND CONCILIATORY POWERS OF LOCAL COMMISSION. (a) If the federal government or the Commission on Human Rights refers a complaint alleging a violation of this chapter to a local commission or defers jurisdiction over the subject matter of the complaint to a local commission, the local commission may receive, investigate, conciliate, or rule on the complaint and may file a civil action to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) The local commission may request, and as necessary, compel by subpoena:
(1) the attendance of a witness for examination under oath; or
(2) the production for inspection or copying of a record, document, or other evidence relevant to the investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Protection of Laborers
Subtitle A - Employment Discrimination
Chapter 21 - Employment Discrimination
Subchapter D. Local Enforcement
Section 21.151. Enforcement by Ordinance
Section 21.152. Creation of Local Commission
Section 21.153. General Powers and Duties of Local Commission
Section 21.154. Investigatory and Conciliatory Powers of Local Commission
Section 21.155. Referral to Local Commission and Action on Complaints
Section 21.156. Referral by Local Commission to State Commission