Relating to the appointment of spoken language interpreters for certain court proceedings.

SB 303 allows courts in Texas counties with 50,000+ residents to appoint non-certified spoken language interpreters for certain court cases under two conditions: (1) when the required language isn't Spanish and no certified interpreter is within 75 miles, or (2) for justice, municipal, or municipal court of record proceedings. This directly affects non-Spanish language speakers in larger counties facing interpreter shortages and courts seeking flexible solutions. The bill amends the Government Code to expand court options for interpreter appointments beyond certified/licensed professionals in specific scenarios. It takes effect September 1, 2025, with no changes to Spanish interpreter requirements. The policy focuses on practical access to interpretation services during court proceedings.