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can a texas municipality "opt out" or performing ada inspections in public buildings, and sidewalks, streets, etc.? thanks. if it's in the texas municipal code, can someone lead me to it ? merry christmas early
 
I would say no, but call one of the numbers below

68.10 - : Texas Administrative Code

8.20. Buildings and Facilities Subject to Compliance with the Texas Accessibility Standards (New rule section effective November 5, 2001, 26 TexReg 8807; amended effective February 1, 2005, 30 TexReg 382; amended effective March 1, 2007, 32 TexReg 884)

(a) A building or facility used by the public is subject to compliance with the Texas Accessibility Standards (hereinafter "TAS") if it is constructed, renovated, or modified, in whole or in part, on or after January 1, 1970, using funds from the state or a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state.

(b) A building or facility leased for use or occupied, in whole or in part, by the state under a lease or rental agreement entered into on or after January 1, 1972, is subject to the TAS except as modified under §68.101.

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

920 Colorado

Austin, Texas 78701 (see a map)

Mailing Address:

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

P.O. Box 12157

Austin, Texas 78711

Telephone: (512) 463-6599

Toll-Free (in Texas): (800) 803-9202

Fax: (512) 463-9468

Relay Texas-TDD: (800) 735-2989

San Antonio

321 Center Street, Room M104

San Antonio, Texas 78202

Fax: (210) 223-6604
 
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