Non-discrimination policy.
San Antonio City Code § 2-550
in effectSec. 2-550. - Non-discrimination policy.
(a) It shall be the general policy of the city to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age or disability, as set forth in the divisions following, unless exempted by state or federal law or as otherwise indicated.
(b) A religious corporation, association, society or educational institution or an educational organization operated, supervised or controlled in whole or in substantial part by a religious corporation, association or society does not violate the non-discrimination policy by limiting employment or giving a preference in employment to members of the same religion, as determined solely by the religious corporation, association, or institution.
(c) Nothing in this article shall be construed as supporting or advocating any particular lifestyle or religious view. To the contrary, it is the intention of this article that all persons be treated fairly and equally and it is the express intent of this article to guarantee to all of our citizens fair and equal treatment under the law.
(d) Nothing herein shall be construed as requiring any person or organization to support or advocate any particular lifestyle or religious view, or advance any particular message or idea.
(Ord. No. 2013-09-05-0577, § 1, 9-5-13)
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