the law protects employees from Discrimination         based on information gained from genetic tests

The Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (the "TCHRA") makes it illegal to discriminate against a person based on his or her genetic information or because of genetic testing.  Additionally, employers cannot discriminate against potential or current employees based on their refusal to submit to genetic testing.  Genetic information includes information that is obtained through scientific or medical testing and from the family health history of an employee. It also includes information regarding whether a person's genes make them more likely to suffer from certain conditions or diseases.  Genetic testing may include tests designed to detect a particular disease, disorder, or syndrome, or whether a particular person is a carrier of such a disease, disorder, or syndrome.  The TCHRA does not prohibit an employer from requiring blood, cholesterol, urine or other physical tests used for a purpose other than to obtain genetic information, such as testing for the presence of alcohol or drugs.