By: Sanford, et al. H.B. No. 855
(Senate Sponsor - Taylor of Collin)
(In the Senate - Received from the House May 13, 2015;
May 14, 2015, read first time and referred to Committee on Business
and Commerce; May 20, 2015, reported favorably by the following
vote: Yeas 8, Nays 0; May 20, 2015, sent to printer.)
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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.
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