A civil right is an enforceable right or privilege, which if interfered with by another gives rise to an action for injury. Examples of civil rights are freedom of speech, press, and assembly; the right to vote; freedom from involuntary servitude; and the right to equality in public places. Discrimination occurs when the civil rights of an individual are denied or interfered with because of their membership in a particular group or class. Statutes have been enacted to prevent discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, previous condition of servitude, physical limitation, national origin, and in some instances sexual preference. Civil rights attorneys handle cases involving the rights of individuals to be free from unequal treatment (or discrimination) based on legally-protected characteristics such as race, gender, disability, national origin, age, sexual orientation, and religion. Civil rights cases can arise in a number of settings -- including employment, housing, lending, and education.
Plantersville is an unincorporated community in Grimes County, Texas, United States. It is located at the junction of State Highway 105 and FM 1774 in southeastern Grimes County, approximately 12 miles southeast of Navasota and 32 miles west of Conroe. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 212 in 2000. Although Plantersville is unincorporated, the community has a post office . Public education in the Plantersville area is provided by the Navasota Independent School District.