Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and the Texas Labor Code, section 21.001, provides legal protection against Race Discrimination in the workplace.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, among other things, protects individuals from sexual harassment. We are licensed to handle state and federal claims and provide insightful legal advice as clients develop settlement and trial strategies to defend them. The City of San Antonio provides equal access to jobs, benefits, and services for all employees and prospective employees in the workplace. Civil Rights Statutes Which Apply to Employees Only. 1. Title VII - Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §2000e et seq. On the federal level, there are a plethora of laws prohibiting employment discrimination. These laws apply to Texas employers with at least 15 employees. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Texas Labor Code Chapter 21 prohibit national origin discrimination.