Title VI Compliance
WHARTON COUNTY TITLE VI / NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT
The Wharton County, as a recipient of federal financial assistance and under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes, ensures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any Department programs or activities.
FILING A TITLE VI DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT
Any person who believes they, or any specific class of persons, to be subjected to prohibited discrimination based on race, color or national origin may file a written complaint individually or through a representative. A complaint must be filed no later than 180 days after the date of the alleged discrimination, unless the discrimination is ongoing, or the time for filing is extended by the FHWA. Complaints related to the Federal-aid highway program may be filed with TxDOT, FHWA Division Office, the FHWA Headquarters Office of Civil Rights (HCR), the USDOT Departmental Office of Civil Rights, or the USDOJ. Wharton County will ensure that all complaints are sent to the appropriate authority for disposition.
Complaints alleging violations of Title VI by subrecipients may be filed in writing directly with the following local, state and federal agencies:
Wharton County
Attn: Title VI Coordinator
309 E. Milam St., Suite 250
Wharton, Texas 77488
Additionally, complaints filed against the subrecipient may also be filed with TxDOT or FHWA at:
Texas Department of Transportation Civil Rights Division
Attn: Title VI Program Administrator
125 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Federal Highway Administration – Texas Division Attn: Civil Rights Specialist
300 E. 8th St.
Austin, TX 78701
Federal Highway Administration Office of Civil Rights
HCR-20, Room E81-320 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Complaint and investigation files are confidential. The contents of such files will only be disclosed to appropriate Wharton County personnel, state and federal authorities in accordance with Federal and State laws. Wharton County will retain files in accordance with records retention schedules and all Federal guidelines.
Title VI Plan - Click Here
Title VI Plan: Appendix A - Click Here
Title VI Plan: Appendix B - Click Here
Title VI Plan: Appendix C - Click Here
Title VI Plan: Appendix D - Click Here
Title VI Complaint Form - Click Here
Title VI Complaint Procedure - Click Here
Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurances - Click Here
Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy Statement - Click Here