Texas HB4139 regulates the use of videography in court proceedings, prohibiting its use in certain cases to protect victims' privacy.

Texas HB4139 amends the Government Code to restrict the use of videography in court proceedings. Videography, defined as software or hardware for recording audio and visual information, is prohibited during the voir dire examination of prospective jurors and in proceedings involving children under 18 who are victims of certain offenses. It also cannot be used in cases where evidence might be embarrassing to the victim. However, victims aged 18 and older can authorize the use of videography. Jurors can only be recorded after they have been discharged and consent.

Texas HB4139 regulates the use of videography in court proceedings, prohibiting its use in certain cases to protect victims' privacy.

Texas HB4139 amends the Government Code to restrict the use of videography in court proceedings. Videography, defined as software or hardware for recording audio and visual information, is prohibited during the voir dire examination of prospective jurors and in proceedings involving children under 18 who are victims of certain offenses. It also cannot be used in cases where evidence might be embarrassing to the victim. However, victims aged 18 and older can authorize the use of videography. Jurors can only be recorded after they have been discharged and consent.