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(a)All state agencies shall develop and publish an accessibility policy for their Web site and/or Web pages that addresses the following: (1)At least one copy of an agency Web page, whether static or dynamic, must be in an accessible format. (2)State Web sites shall meet the definition of a generally accessible Internet site, and ensure that Web pages transform gracefully and remain accessible despite any physical, sensory, or environmental constraints or technological barriers. (3)State Web sites shall avoid vendor specific "non-standard" extensions and comply with applicable Internet and W3C standards. For guidance regarding "non-standard" extensions and applicable standards, state agencies shall refer to the department's guidelines available at http://www.dir.state.tx.us/standards/srrpub11.htm. The policy should cover testing and validation of Web pages. (4)State Web sites are designed with consideration for the types of Internet connections available to the citizens of Texas, and undergo accessibility and usability testing. (b)The home page of a state Web site, and key public entry points, shall include an "Accessibility" link to a Web page that contains the agency's accessibility policy, site validation (e.g., W3C), contact information for the agency's accessibility coordinator, and a link to the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Web site.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been
reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's
legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on May 28, 2002
TRD-200203264 Renee Mauzy
General Counsel
Department of Information Resources
Effective date: June 17, 2002
Proposal publication date: March 15, 2002
For further information, please call: (512) 475-2153
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