Sec. 504.052. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED. In taking an action or making a decision under this chapter, the executive commissioner, commissioner, and department shall do so without regard to the sex, race, religion, national origin, color, or political affiliation of the person affected. For purposes of this section, taking an action or making a decision under this chapter includes:
(1) considering a license application;
(2) conducting an examination;
(3) adopting or enforcing a rule; and
(4) conducting a disciplinary proceeding.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1373 (S.B. 155), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling
Chapter 504 - Chemical Dependency Counselors
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner and Department
Section 504.051. General Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner
Section 504.0515. General Powers and Duties of Department
Section 504.052. Discrimination Prohibited
Section 504.053. Fees; Account
Section 504.054. Collection Action
Section 504.055. Official Roster
Section 504.056. Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding
Section 504.057. Approval of Peer Assistance Programs
Section 504.058. Funding for Chemical Dependency Counselor Programs