Have I been discriminated against? What types of discrimination are illegal in Texas?The HHSC Civil Rights Office must receive the complaint of discrimination within 180 days of the date the alleged discriminatory action took place. The law makes discrimination illegal in all employment practices. Time: Location: Clearly explain what happened and why you believe you were discriminated against. Texas has adopted the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA) as a state version of federal employment statutes. It requests EEOC to take remedial action. You must specify in the complaint which type of discrimination you encountered—racial, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability. Has Your Employer Or A Fellow Employee Discriminated Against You? Laws exist to prohibit employment discrimination based on age, sexual preference, nationality, disability, ethnicity, religion and other "protected classes.