Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 2147 — Relating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.

Last action — Received from the House

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

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 51.055, Family Code, Section 54.012(e), Family Code.

  • Section 51.055, Family Code

    Sec. 51.055. REMOTE CONDUCT OF PROCEEDINGS. (a) In this section, "remote proceeding" means a proceeding in which one or more of the participants, including a judge, party, attorney, witness, court reporter, or other individual, attends the proceeding remotely through the use of technology and the Internet, including through teleconferencing or videoconferencing. (b) A juvenile court may: (1) conduct a hearing or other proceeding under this title as a remote proceeding without the consent of the parties unless the United States or Texas Constitution requires consent; and (2) allow or require a party, attorney, witness, court reporter, or any other individual to participate in a remote proceeding, including a deposition, hearing, or other proceeding under this title. (c) The judge of a juvenile court shall submit to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System a plan for conducting remote proceedings under this title. The plan must: (1) include protocols for handling physical evidence; and (2) require an unobstructed view of any party or witness who provides testimony from a remote location.

    amended

  • Section 54.012(e), Family Code

    means a proceeding in which one or more of the participants, including a judge, party, attorney, witness, court reporter, or other individual, attends the proceeding remotely through the use of technology and the Internet, including through teleconferencing or videoconferencing → has the meaning assigned by Section 51.055

    amended

Action History

  1. Received from the House

  2. Reported engrossed

  3. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  4. Record vote

  5. Passed

  6. Read 3rd time

  7. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  8. Record vote

  9. Passed to engrossment

  10. Read 2nd time

  11. Placed on General State Calendar

  12. Considered in Calendars

  13. Committee report sent to Calendars

  14. Committee report distributed

  15. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  16. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  17. Considered in public hearing

  18. Recalled from subcommittee

  19. Left pending in subcommittee

  20. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee

  21. Considered by s/c in public hearing

  22. Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .

  23. Referred to s/c on Juvenile Justice by Speaker

  24. Read first time

  25. Filed

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Not signed on (183)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2147 do?
Relating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.
Who sponsors HB 2147?
HB 2147 is sponsored by Gary VanDeaver.
What is the current status of HB 2147?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2147?
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