H.B. No. 855
AN ACT
relating to the compatibility of state agency websites with certain
devices and Internet browsers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter F, Chapter 2054, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 2054.134 to read as follows:
Sec. 2054.134. DEVICE AND INTERNET BROWSER COMPATIBILITY.
(a) In this section, "wireless communication device" means a
device capable of using a commercial mobile service as defined by 47
U.S.C. Section 332.
(b) The department shall identify the three most commonly
used Internet browsers and post a list containing those browsers in
a conspicuous location on the department's Internet website. The
department shall biennially review and, if necessary, update the
list required under this subsection.
(c) Each state agency that maintains a generally accessible
Internet website or for which a generally accessible Internet
website is maintained shall ensure that the website is compatible
with:
(1) a wireless communication device; and
(2) the most recent version of each Internet browser
listed by the department as required under Subsection (b).
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.
______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 855 was passed by the House on May 12,
2015, by the following vote: Yeas 144, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 855 was passed by the Senate on May
22, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor