# 43 Tex. Admin. Code § 9.204: 43 TAC § 9.204. Discriminatory Actions Prohibited

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## Section

- **Citation:** 43 Tex. Admin. Code § 9.204
- **Heading:** 43 TAC § 9.204. Discriminatory Actions Prohibited
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 43 TRANSPORTATION / Part 1 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Chapter 9 CONTRACT AND GRANT MANAGEMENT / 43 TAC § 9.204

## Text

(a) An individual or entity may not exclude any person
 from participating in, deny any person the benefits of, or otherwise
 discriminate against anyone in connection with the award and performance
 of a contract covered by this subchapter on the basis of race, color,
 religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin.
(b) An individual or entity may not use criteria or
 methods of administration, directly or through contractual or other
 arrangements, that have the effect of defeating or substantially impairing
 accomplishment of the objectives of the DBE program with respect to
 individuals of a particular race, color, religion, sex, age, disability,
 or national origin.

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