Bexar County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any nonmerit factor ( except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification) in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.