(a) A political subdivision or two or more political subdivisions acting jointly may create a local commission to:
- (1) promote the purposes of this chapter; and
- (2) secure for all individuals in the jurisdiction of each political subdivision freedom from discrimination because of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, or age.
- (b) The political subdivision creating a local commission may appropriate funds for the expenses of the local commission.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.