TX HB2147

Authorizes juvenile courts to conduct hearings, depositions, and other proceedings remotely via teleconferencing or videoconferencing without party consent, unless constitutionally required

Allows courts to require or permit any participant—including judges, parties, attorneys, witnesses, and court reporters—to attend proceedings remotely

Requires juvenile court judges to submit a remote proceedings plan to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System

Mandates that remote proceeding plans include protocols for handling physical evidence and require an unobstructed view of any party or witness testifying remotely

Takes effect September 1, 2025