78R3361 MXM-D

By:  Keffer of Eastland                                           H.B. No. 1627



A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to the use of TexasOnline by state agencies.                         
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                        
	SECTION 1.  Section 2054.111, Government Code, is amended by 
amending Subsection (d) and adding Subsection (g) to read as 
follows:
	(d)  A state agency that uses [chooses to use] the project 
[under Subsection (b)] shall comply with rules adopted by the 
department, including any rules regarding:
		(1)  the appearance of the agency's Internet site and 
the ease with which the site can be used; [and]
		(2)  the use of the authority seal; and                                
		(3)  marketing efforts under Subsection (g).                           
	(g)  A state agency that uses the project shall assist the 
authority with marketing efforts regarding the use of the project.
	SECTION 2.  Section 2054.125, Government Code, is amended by 
adding Subsection (d) to read as follows:
	(d)  Each state agency that maintains a generally accessible 
Internet site and that uses TexasOnline shall include a link to 
TexasOnline on the front page of the site.
	SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives 
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as 
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this 
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this 
Act takes effect September 1, 2003.