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Disabilities (ADA): Texas

Disabilities (ADA) requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Michelle Barrett Falconer, Littler

Summary

  • In addition to the federal equal opportunity laws, Texas employers must comply with a number of state and local antidiscrimination laws, including the Texas Labor Code. See Disability Discrimination in Texas.
  • Texas law prohibits discrimination against individuals who are disabled. See Texas Labor Code.
  • Localities including Austin, Corpus Christi and Fort Worth have requirements pertaining to disability discrimination. See Local Requirements.