Sec. 2054.453. RULES; COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL STANDARDS AND LAWS. (a) The department shall adopt rules and evaluation criteria to implement this subchapter, including rules regarding:
(1) the development, procurement, maintenance, and use of electronic and information resources by state agencies to provide access to individuals with disabilities; and
(2) a procurement accessibility policy.
(b) In adopting rules under this section, the department shall consider the provisions contained in 36 C.F.R. Part 1194.
(c) This subchapter does not require the state to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.) to the extent it is not required by federal law.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 750 (H.B. 2819), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Information and Planning
Chapter 2054 - Information Resources
Subchapter M. Access to Electronic and Information
Section 2054.452. Training and Technical Assistance
Section 2054.453. Rules; Compliance With Federal Standards and Laws
Section 2054.454. State Agency Compliance
Section 2054.455. Public Information
Section 2054.458. Internet Websites
Section 2054.459. Emerging Technologies; Products
Section 2054.460. Exception for Significant Difficulty or Expense; Alternate Methods
Section 2054.462. Exception for Embedded Information Resources
Section 2054.463. Exception for Medical Equipment