Fair Housing Office - Human Rights / Sexual Orientation Compliance

On May 8, 2002, the Dallas City Council adopted Chapter 46, “Unlawful Discriminatory Practices Relating to Sexual Orientation”.  Chapter 46 prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in housing, employment and public accommodations.  This ordinance became effective on October 1, 2002.

“It is the policy of the city of Dallas to bring about through fair, orderly, and lawful procedures the opportunity for every person to obtain employment, access to all places of public accommodation, and housing, without regard to sexual orientation.  This policy is based upon recognition of the rights of every individual to work and earn wages through gainful employment, to obtain and enjoy goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations in all places of public accommodation, and to obtain housing.  The denial or deprivation of these rights because of sexual orientation is detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Dallas and is within the power and responsibility of the city to prevent.”

DEFINITIONS

EXCEPTIONS

UNLAWFUL PRACTICES

See the Resources web page to access the Human Rights
Ordinance - Chapter 46.