Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: To Executive

HB 5195 — Relating to modernization of state agency Internet websites and digital services.

Last action — Effective on 9/1/25

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced March 14, 2025. It awaits signature.

Signed by Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) on June 20, 2025.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

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  • To Executive

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Relating to modernization of state agency Internet websites and digital services.

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This bill amends the Texas statutes.

  • SUBCHAPTER S. STATE AGENCY WEBSITE MODERNIZATION AND DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY Sec. 2054.701. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Agency" means a state agency as defined by Section 2054.003. (2) "User-centered design" means a design approach focused on optimizing the user experience by improving website navigation, accessibility, and responsiveness. Sec. 2054.702. WEBSITE MODERNIZATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) Each agency shall assess its website and online service portals to identify areas for improved user accessibility, navigation, and digital service efficiency. (b) An agency shall implement updates to: (1) simplify the process for users to access forms, applications, and agency services; (2) remove unnecessary paperwork requirements where digital alternatives exist; (3) ensure compliance with accessibility standards under Section 2054.460; (4) improve website responsiveness for mobile and desktop users; (5) adopt best practices for search functionality, page load speed, and service integration. (c) The Department of Information Resources shall develop statewide guidance for agencies to standardize modernization efforts and ensure inter-agency consistency. Sec. 2054.703. REDUCTION OF PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS. (a) An agency shall review its existing forms, applications, and public filing requirements to identify: (1) paperwork requirements that can be eliminated or replaced with digital submissions; (2) processes that can be automated to reduce manual data entry by users; (3) alternative means to verify information without requiring duplicative documentation from the user. (b) Each agency shall submit a report to the Legislative Budget Board and the governor's office by December 1 of each even-numbered year detailing the steps taken to modernize agency processes and reduce paperwork. Sec. 2054.704. INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND BEST PRACTICES. (a) The Department of Information Resources shall: (1) provide technical assistance to agencies to implement website improvements and digital service upgrades; (2) establish guidelines for user-centered design that prioritize ease of navigation, multilingual access, and mobile-friendly design; (3) coordinate a working group of agency technology officers to share best practices and address modernization challenges. (b) The State Auditor's Office shall review agency compliance with modernization requirements as part of routine audits. Sec. 2054.705. DEADLINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION. (a) Not later than September 1, 2026, each agency shall: (1) complete an internal assessment of its website and digital service offerings; (2) submit a modernization plan to the Department of Information Resources outlining proposed improvements and a timeline for completion. (b) The Department of Information Resources shall submit a summary report to the legislature by March 1, 2027, detailing statewide progress on agency modernization efforts.

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Action History

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

  2. Signed by the Governor

  3. Sent to the Governor

  4. Signed in the Senate

  5. Signed in the House

  6. Reported enrolled

  7. Senate passage reported

  8. Record vote

  9. Passed

  10. Read 3rd time

  11. Record vote

  12. Three day rule suspended

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

  16. Placed on intent calendar

  17. Co-sponsor authorized

  18. Committee report printed and distributed

  19. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendments

  21. Vote taken in committee

  22. Testimony taken in committee

  23. Considered in public hearing

  24. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  25. Referred to Economic Development

  26. Read first time

  27. Received from the House

  28. Reported engrossed

  29. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  30. Record vote

  31. Passed as amended

  32. Amended

  33. Read 3rd time

  34. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  35. Record vote

  36. Passed to engrossment

  37. Read 2nd time

  38. Placed on General State Calendar

  39. Considered in Calendars

  40. Committee report sent to Calendars

  41. Committee report distributed

  42. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  43. Reported favorably as substituted

  44. Committee substitute considered in committee

  45. Considered in formal meeting

  46. Left pending in committee

  47. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  48. Committee substitute considered in committee

  49. Considered in public hearing

  50. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  51. Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency

  52. Read first time

  53. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (183)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5195 do?
Relating to modernization of state agency Internet websites and digital services.
Who sponsors HB 5195?
HB 5195 is sponsored by Giovanni Capriglione.
What is the current status of HB 5195?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced March 14, 2025. It awaits signature.
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