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TX HB2348
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Giovanni Capriglione
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AI Summary
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Allows courts to order video recording of depositions for elderly or disabled persons in criminal cases upon motion by either the prosecution or defense
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Requires the person operating the video recording device to be available to testify about the authenticity of the recording for it to be admissible as evidence
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Expands existing rules for when depositions may be read or published in court to include video recorded depositions taken under the new provision
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Applies only to criminal proceedings commencing on or after September 1, 2025
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Passed the Texas House 125-13 on May 14, 2025, and the Senate 29-2 on May 28, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the video recording of a deposition taken of the testimony of certain elderly or disabled persons in a criminal case.
Aging
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025