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County staff says website is 7.9/10 on ADA review and aims to meet DOJ/WCAG deadline in April 2026
Summary
A county staff presenter reported a 7.9/10 ADA compliance score from the Texas Association of Counties, outlined steps to reach DOJ/WCAG standards, and warned external links must also meet accessibility requirements ahead of the 04/24/2026 deadline for the county's population band.
A county staff member briefed the commissioners on progress toward website accessibility compliance. The presenter said the county scored 7.9 out of 10 on an evaluation conducted with the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) and is working with TAC to reach full compliance with Department of Justice and WCAG requirements.
The presenter said the county’s population increase moved the deadline earlier: because the county crossed a population threshold, the county’s compliance date was set at April 24, 2026. Staff will provide departments with guidance and noted that external websites linked from the county site must also meet accessibility standards. The partnership with TAC, the presenter said, should reduce costs to the county. The presenter provided a frequently asked questions sheet and a TAC price quote to commissioners.
Commissioners expressed appreciation for the work. The court did not take a separate vote on ADA spending or contracts during the meeting; staff said they will continue work and arrange another TAC evaluation to confirm compliance before the deadline.
