Enrolled Bill Summary

            Senate Bill 834 amends the Government Code to provide electronic access to health and human services information. The bill requires the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of Information Resources to establish and maintain an accessible and interactive Internet site containing information for the public regarding services and programs provided or administered by each of the health and human services agencies. The bill sets forth requirements for the content, design, organization, and update of the site. The site must include eligibility criteria, application forms for financial, nutritional, and medical assistance programs, and contact information for agencies and service providers. The bill requires the Texas Information and Referral Network to coordinate with the department to maintain the Internet site through the Texas Online project. The commission is required to ensure that the Internet site does not contain any confidential information and has appropriate controls for information security.