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

HB 2147 permits juvenile courts in Texas to conduct hearings, depositions, and other proceedings remotely using video or audio technology without requiring party consent (unless required by the U.S. or Texas Constitution). The law requires judges to submit plans to the Office of Court Administration detailing how physical evidence will be handled and ensuring an unobstructed view of remote participants during testimony. This directly affects juvenile courts, legal parties, attorneys, witnesses, and court reporters involved in juvenile cases. The bill amends the Family Code to establish these remote proceeding rules, effective September 1, 2025.