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HB 38

Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.

89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) Introduced by Jessica González

Texas bill HB 38 prohibits certain discrimination and establishes civil penalties for violations, though specific protected categories and enforcement mechanisms require full text review.

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Bill Summary · HB 38

Legislative bill overview

HB 38 is a Texas bill that prohibits certain forms of discrimination and establishes civil penalties for violations. The bill was filed on July 14, 2025, and is sponsored by Representative Jessica González. Without access to the full text, the specific categories of discrimination addressed and penalty structures cannot be detailed.

Why is this important

Discrimination prohibition bills directly affect workplace, housing, public accommodation, and service access for protected groups. Civil penalty mechanisms serve as enforcement tools that can incentivize compliance with anti-discrimination standards across Texas.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope definition: What specific categories qualify as prohibited discrimination (race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.) and whether the scope is broader or narrower than existing federal law
  • Business impact: Whether exemptions exist for religious organizations, small businesses, or other entities, and how compliance costs are distributed
  • Penalty structure: Whether civil penalties are sufficient to deter violations without being punitive to small businesses, and how enforcement is funded and administered

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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