The bill, S.B. No. 2795, aims to regulate digital reporting practices within the Judicial Branch Certification Commission in Texas. It introduces a definition for "digital reporting," which involves creating draft transcriptions of court proceedings using digital technology, such as automatic speech recognition and natural language processing, to produce a verbatim record after review. The bill amends existing definitions of "shorthand reporting" and "court reporting" to include digital reporting as a recognized method. Additionally, it updates the certification requirements for shorthand reporting to include digital reporting as an acceptable method.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that applicants seeking certification for digital reporting must provide documentation demonstrating their proficiency in the relevant digital technology and certify that its use minimizes risks related to accuracy, bias, and the unlawful dissemination of sensitive information. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 52.001, Government Code 154.001, Government Code 154.101 (Government Code 154, Government Code 52)