Bill > HB1752

This bill introduces a new provision to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure that limits public access to livestream or videoconference broadcasts during criminal proceedings where sexually explicit evidence is presented. Specifically, the bill requires that before such evidence is shown, the court must provide notice to three parties: the victim (or their guardian), the state's attorney, and the defendant. Moreover, all three of these parties must provide consent before the proceeding can be publicly accessible via livestream or videoconference. The bill will only apply to criminal proceedings that begin on or after September 1, 2025, and any proceedings that started before this date will continue to be governed by the existing legal standards. The purpose of this legislation appears to be protecting the privacy and dignity of victims in cases involving sensitive sexual evidence by giving them more control over media access to their court proceedings.

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