Web Publishing Policies

Web publishers at the Health Science Center need to adhere to applicable laws and the standards set by the university and state of Texas.

The Health Science Center's Web Use Policy and Guidelines covers administrative procedures, use of servers, and how to identify the university and its entities. The guidelines are contained in the Handbook of Operating Procedures, Policy 5.9:

• Web Use Policy and Guidelines

The Texas Administrative Code is designed to improve accessibility for the handicapped, and facilitate indexing of state-run web sites. Here is the code:

• Texas Administrative Code

The federal government also sets standards for accessibility that apply to public entities. Here is a summary:

• Federal Policy (Section 508, Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998)