Texas

Key facts

EEOC filing deadline

300 days (FEPA work-sharing state)

State agency deadline

180 days to TWC-CRD

Employer coverage

15 or more employees (same as federal Title VII)

State law

Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA)

State court statute of limitations

2 years

Additional protections beyond federal law

• •No significant additional protected classes beyond federal law

How it works

Texas has a work-sharing agreement with the EEOC. A charge filed with Texas Workforce Commission — Civil Rights Division is generally also considered filed with the EEOC ("dual-filed"), and vice versa. You usually only need to file once.

Key notes

Texas state law largely mirrors federal protections. The 180-day TWC deadline is shorter than the federal 300-day window — file with the EEOC to preserve the full federal period. Texas does not explicitly protect sexual orientation or gender identity at the state level. Workers in cities like Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio may have additional local protections.