Texas ADA Website Compliance Guide

🤠 TEXAS: LARGEST COMPLIANCE CHALLENGE

Nearly 6,000 Government Entities - Texas leads the nation with the most government websites requiring ADA compliance by April 2026. 224 ADA lawsuits filed in 2024 (fourth-highest nationally), with 116 cases through mid-2025.

🎯 Active Enforcement Hotspots:
• Harris County (Houston): $89,000 settlement (2024)
• Dallas County: $81,000 settlement (2024)
• Austin ISD: $72,000 settlement (2023)
Major metropolitan areas driving majority of enforcement activity

📊 Texas-Specific Risk Factors: 1,214 cities + 254 counties + 1,200 school districts = massive litigation target surface. Educational institutions particularly vulnerable with documented settlements averaging $52,000.

⚖️ Legal Landscape: DOJ's April 2024 final rule requires WCAG 2.1 AA compliance. Texas Government Code Chapter 2054 requires state agency accessibility. Local governments face dual federal/state enforcement pressure.

💼 Business Case for Compliance: 30.5 million residents include 3.8 million Texans with disabilities - largest disabled population in US. Government services must be accessible to all constituents.

⏰ April 24, 2026 Deadline: Early compliance recommended given sheer scale of entities and proven enforcement track record. Entities serving 50,000+ must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.