Each state agency shall develop and publish an accessibility policy for its Web site and/or Web pages that addresses the following:
- (1) At least one copy of a state agency Web page, whether static or dynamic, must be in an accessible format.
- (2) Each state Web site 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) Each state Web site 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.
- (4) The policy should cover testing and validation of Web pages.
- (5) Each state Web sites must be designed with consideration for the types of Internet connections available to the citizens of Texas, and undergo accessibility and usability testing.
Source Note:The provisions of this §206.50 adopted to be effective November 28, 2004, 29 TexReg 10712.