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This bill aims to prohibit sex discrimination in compensation by amending the Texas Labor Code. It defines key terms like "applicant," "commission," "employee," "employer," and "wages." The bill prohibits employers from inquiring about or considering an applicant's wage history, and bars them from discriminating in wages based on sex, unless the differential is due to a seniority system, merit system, system measuring production, or other bona fide factor unrelated to sex. The bill also requires employers to maintain wage records for at least three years and provides an affirmative defense for employers who have conducted a self-evaluation and made reasonable progress toward eliminating compensation disparities. The changes in this Act apply to unlawful employment practices occurring on or after January 1, 2018.

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