How was TexasOnline created?
The Electronic Government Task Force, authorized by the 76th Legislature, had successfully launched the TexasOnline Internet portal to provide a single point for citizens and businesses to access e-government services in Texas. The 77th Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 187 authored by Senator Eliot Shapleigh. The bill established a 15-member authority to provide vision, leadership, and operational oversight for the TexasOnline portal project.