State and federal statutes protect the rights of individuals with disabilities, and the LG must consider the requirements of these statutes during the project development and design. For transportation purposes, the (ADAAG) and the (TAS) provide the majority of criteria on which compliance is based. The U.S. Departments of Justice and Transportation are responsible for enforcement of the ADA. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is the regulatory agency charged with monitoring compliance with the TAS.

All projects, regardless of cost, must comply with the provisions of ADAAG and TAS. Public meetings, hearings and project websites must be accessible and ensure effective communication with members of the public with disabilities. The LG is responsible for submitting plans and specifications for review and approval to the TDLR or a registered accessibility specialist (RAS) for public right-of-way projects with pedestrian elements estimated to cost at least $50,000, building or facilities projects and hike/bike trail projects. More information on the application of accessibility requirements during the design and construction phases are provided in .