Criminal Justice Division Disabilities Com. ADA Compliance Easier ADA Compliance Texas businesses gained a new tool for insuring their buildings comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act in the fall of 1996. Builders in Texas who follow the Texas Accessibility Standards now will also be complying with ADA Accessibility Guidelines.
Certification makes it easier to comply with the law.
In addition to making ADA compliance easier, the certification of the Texas standards also provides Texas businesses with new legal protections. In litigation, a business that has a letter of substantial compliance from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation can now offer that as rebuttable evidence of compliance with the ADA guidelines. Businesses can purchase an inspection to determine if they qualify for a letter of substantial compliance or accessibility approval letter by calling the TDLR Architectural Barriers Section. They will provide a fee schedule for their inspections. They also will provide a list of outside contractors who provide this service.