Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

  • State Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education in Texas are required to meet the 2.0 AA level of these guidelines.
    • AA level includes the level A guidelines, but not the AAA guidelines.
  • Success Criterion 2.4.4: Link Purpose (In Context) – Level A.
    • The purpose of each link can be determined from the link text alone or from the link text together with its surrounding content.
    • This success criteria is designed to ensure individuals with a disability are not at a disadvantage when browsing digital content, and that they have as much context as possible to ensure a good user experience.
  • Referenced by Federal Law.
    • Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
  • Referenced by State Accessibility Rules.
    • Texas Administrative Code 206 (TAC 206.70).
    • Texas Administrative Code 213 (TAC 213.38).