Relating to the prohibition of certain housing discrimination related to brokerage services.

SB 2971 prohibits real estate brokers from denying access to or discriminating against individuals in multiple-listing services, brokers' organizations, or related housing services based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. It specifically includes filing ethics complaints related to public concern or religious speech as a form of prohibited discrimination. The law applies only to complaints filed with the Texas Workforce Commission after its effective date of September 1, 2025, leaving prior complaints governed by existing law. This bill directly affects real estate brokers and housing-related service providers operating in Texas.