TX SB1203

Explicitly includes Article 15.17 proceedings (initial appearances before a magistrate following arrest) under the existing requirement that criminal court proceedings and trials be open to the public

Requires courts to publish information on their website or at the proceeding location including: how the public can inquire about a specific arrested person, the time and location of the proceeding, and how to access it (including livestream links if applicable)

Courts that lack physical capability for in-person public access as of January 1, 2026, or are located in secured facilities, must provide public access via livestream or videoconference that allows the public to clearly see and hear the proceeding

Preserves judicial authority to impose reasonable limits on in-person court access for safety or to prevent overcrowding

Authorizes any person, media members, or the attorney general to file a writ of mandamus or seek equitable relief in district court to enforce public access rights, with the act applying to proceedings commencing on or after January 1, 2026