(a) A complainant who receives notice under § 437.408 that the complaint is dismissed or not resolved is entitled to request from the commission a written notice of the complainant’s right to file a civil action.
(b) The complainant must request the notice in writing.

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 437.411

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The executive director of the commission may issue the notice.
(d) Failure of the executive director of the commission to issue the notice of a complainant’s right to file a civil action does not affect the complainant’s right under this subchapter to bring a civil action against the respondent.

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