The Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (1983) prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, and disability. 

This law, as well as 1 TAC 206, 1 TAC 213, and 10 TGC 2054.451, apply to The Texas A&M University System because our programs and activities receive state funding:

  • 1 TAC 213 includes the accessibility standards for all electronic and information resources (EIR) for institutions of higher education
  • 1 TAC 206 is the accessibility standards for web content
  • 10 TGC 2054.451 ensures institutions of higher education provide all users, no matter their ability, access to and use of electronic and information resources

DAO Accessibility Coordinator (DAO AC)

1 TAC 213.14 created the DAO AC to ensure each agency and institution of higher education complies with Texas EIR Accessibility statutes and rules to provide accessibility. Tarleton State University’s DAO AC is Jackie George.

All Texas A&M University System members have an DAO AC, and they collaborate on ways to improve procedures the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) describes in their roles and responsibilities.

DAO AC Roles and Responsibilities

References

State Rules and Guidelines

State Committees and Guides