Amend SB 1752 by adding the following sections, appropriately numbered, and renumbering existing sections appropriately: SECTION ____. Subchapter A, Chapter 2157, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 2157.005 to read as follows: Sec. 2157.005. TECHNOLOGY ACCESS CLAUSE. (a) The commission and the Department of Information Resources, in consultation with other state agencies and after public comment, shall develop a technology access clause to be included in all contracts entered into by the state or state agencies. (b) The clause shall clearly state, as a condition for the expenditure of state funds in the purchase of an automated information system, that the technology: (1) will provide equivalent access for effective use by both visual and nonvisual means; (2) will present information, including prompts used for interactive communications, in formats intended for both visual and nonvisual use; and (3) can be integrated into networks for obtaining, retrieving, and disseminating information used by individuals who are not blind or visually impaired. (c) This section applies to all contracts made by state agencies that involve the purchase of an automated information system, without regard to: (1) the source of funds used to make the purchase; (2) whether the purchase is made under delegated purchasing authority; or (3) whether the purchase is made under the authority of this subtitle or other law. SECTION ____. The General Services Commission shall develop a technology access clause as required by Section 2157.005, Government Code, as added by this Act, not later than January 1, 1998.