In early 2026, ADA accessibility requirements expanded to cover private businesses with a web presence. Privacy laws like the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) now apply to more small businesses than most owners realize. The businesses getting hit first are the ones that assumed this only applied to big companies.
I've implemented ADA-aware design, TDPSA-compliant privacy policies, and cookie consent systems on client sites. It's not glamorous work — but it's the kind of thing that keeps a lawsuit from finding you on a random Tuesday.
ADA demand letters and TDPSA enforcement actions are increasing. Small businesses are targeted because they're less likely to have legal counsel reviewing their web presence. A one-time compliance setup costs a fraction of what a single demand letter response costs — even if you settle immediately.
Any field service business with a website that hasn't thought about legal compliance — which is most of them. Particularly relevant for Texas-based businesses subject to TDPSA, and any business that runs Google or Meta ads (which require specific privacy disclosures).
