Employment discrimination generally exists where an employer treats an applicant or employee less favorably merely because of a person's protected class. There are strict deadlines for filing a charge of discrimination, please review the information in the timeliness tab or call 1-800-669-4000.The Civil Rights Division enforces state and federal laws. Race-based discrimination is not just unethical; it's illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits terminations based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. The EEOC enforces multiple federal laws that deal with discrimination. Federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Texas Constitution, protect against racism at work in Texas. The complaint process provides for protections under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.