Relating to public access to criminal proceedings.

HB 1604 requires Texas courts to publicly post key details about pretrial criminal proceedings (under Article 15.17) online or at court locations, including time, location, and access methods (like livestream links). It mandates that courts without physical public access by January 1, 2026, provide livestreams or videoconferencing for clear public viewing. The bill allows the public, media, or the attorney general to seek legal action if access is denied, with cases filed in specific local or Travis County courts. It applies only to proceedings starting on or after January 1, 2026, and takes effect September 1, 2025. The law directly affects courts, arrested individuals, and the public seeking transparency in criminal proceedings.