Relating to the regulation of digital reporting by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission.

This bill adds "digital reporting" as a certified method for court reporters in Texas, requiring applicants to demonstrate proficiency with digital tools and prove minimal risk of inaccuracy, bias, or data misuse. It defines digital reporting as using technology (like speech recognition) to create draft transcriptions that become verbatim records after review. The bill amends certification rules to include digital reporting alongside traditional shorthand methods, mandating documentation about technology use and risk mitigation. This directly affects court reporters seeking certification to use digital tools for transcribing court proceedings, depositions, or grand jury hearings.