Civil Rights and Anti-Discrimination Act
Section 9.012 — Definitions.
As used in this section:
(a) "Civil liberties" means those liberties enumerated in Article 4 of the Constitution, G.D.E. Const. Art. 4.
(b) "Civil rights" means all of the following:
(i) The full and equal enjoyment of civil liberties.
(ii) The opportunity to obtain gainful employment and to be paid equally for services rendered.
(iii) The opportunity to purchase and own property, housing, and other real estate.
(iv) The full and equal utilization of public accommodations, public services, educational facilities, and transportation.
(v) The opportunity to vote in a referendum conducted under Article 40 of the Constitution, G.D.E. Const. Art. 40, or under applicable law.
(vi) The full and equal protection of the laws.
(vi) The guarantee of due process of law.
(vii) The opportunity to participate in and receive support or assistance from government-funded programs.
(c) "Discriminate" means to unnecessarily restrict, unreasonably burden, or otherwise interfere with the exercise of civil liberties or civil rights on the basis of 1 or more protected classes.
(d) "Nongovernmental entity" means an association, business, corporation, nonprofit organization, or other private entity that is not the government.
(e) "Person" means a real person.