Employment discrimination generally exists where an employer treats an applicant or employee less favorably merely because of a person's protected class. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you.Texas employment law prohibits discrimination based on certain protected categories. Harassment in the workplace is also a type of discrimination. Find information about laws that protect workers. Learn how to claim unpaid wages or file a complaint for employment or housing discrimination. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. The law makes discrimination illegal in all employment practices. The state law prohibiting retaliation is Chapter 21 of the Texas Labor Code. Under the Texas Labor Code, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who make legitimate claims under workers' compensation.