Sec. 301.081. COMPLAINT. (a) The commission shall investigate complaints of alleged discriminatory housing practices. (b) A complaint must be: (1) in writing; (2) under oath; and (3) in the form prescribed by the commission. (c) An aggrieved person may file a complaint with the commission alleging the discriminatory housing practice. The commission may file a complaint. (d) A complaint must be filed on or before the first anniversary of the date the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurs or terminates, whichever is later. (e) A complaint may be amended at any time. (f) On the filing of a complaint, the commission shall: (1) give the aggrieved person notice that the complaint has been received; (2) advise the aggrieved person of the time limits and choice of forums under this chapter; and (3) not later than the 20th day after the date of the filing of the complaint or the identification of an additional or substitute respondent under Section 301.084 , serve on each respondent: (A) a notice identifying the alleged discriminatory housing practice and advising the respondent of the procedural rights and obligations of a respondent under this chapter; and (B) a copy of the original complaint.
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