Relating to modernization of state agency Internet websites and digital services.
This bill requires all Texas state agencies to modernize their websites and digital services to improve accessibility and user experience. Agencies must assess their online platforms for issues like slow loading, complex navigation, and lack of mobile compatibility, then implement changes such as simplifying forms, reducing paper requirements, and adopting consistent design templates. The state department will provide guidance, templates, and best practices for agencies to follow, with a requirement to report progress to the legislature by November 2026. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Signed Jun 20, 2025
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Jun 20, 2025
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The bill text was converted from an 'Engrossed' version to an 'Enrolled' version, which is the final version signed into law. The substantive policy content remains identical, with changes limited to formatting, spacing, and the addition of certification signatures and voting records. No new requirements, funding, or deadlines were added.
TECHNICAL
Header information was updated to reflect the Enrolled version with bill number 89(R) and official title.
Line numbers and page markers were removed as this is the final signed version.
Certification signatures for the House and Senate, along with voting records and the Governor's approval, were added at the end.
Floor votes · House May 8, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
52
Key actions
18
Committee
11
Amendments
2
Jun 20, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate passage reported
lower
May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
May 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
May 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
May 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
May 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Economic Development
upper
May 13, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
May 9, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed as amended
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
May 8, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (144-0-2)
house
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to engrossment
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carol Alvarado
DDemocratic
P
Giovanni Capriglione
RRepublican
Co
Lois Kolkhorst
RRepublican
Co
Tan Parker
RRepublican
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