Texas Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Industries Most Targeted in Texas

Based on 2024 filing data, these industries face the highest litigation risk in Texas:

• Restaurant, Food & Beverages (26% of cases)
• Lifestyle, Fashion & Apparel (24% of cases)
• Healthcare & Medical Services (18% of cases)
• Technology & SaaS (15% of cases)
• Real Estate & Property Management (9% of cases)

If your business operates in one of these sectors, prioritize a comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation plan to reduce legal exposure.

Texas-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

• Texas follows federal ADA standards without additional state law
• Texas Architectural Barriers Act covers physical accessibility
• Northern and Southern Districts of Texas see growing digital filings
• No state-level statutory damages for web accessibility claims

Understanding Texas's unique legal environment helps businesses assess risk and develop appropriate compliance strategies.

Notable Texas ADA Website Cases

These cases demonstrate the legal standards and expectations for website accessibility in Texas courts.

Texas ADA Website Compliance Checklist

Ensure your website meets these essential WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements to minimize ADA lawsuit risk:

• Images include descriptive alt text
• Forms have visible and properly associated labels
• Color contrast meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Full keyboard navigation is functional
• Focus indicators are visible on all controls
• Videos include captions and audio descriptions
• Headings follow logical hierarchy
• Links have descriptive text
• Error messages are clear and announced
• ARIA labels used correctly

Industry-Specific Guidance

Get tailored compliance guidance for your industry:

Understanding WCAG Requirements

Learn about the specific WCAG success criteria that courts reference in ADA cases:

Other State Lawsuit Data