(a) In this section, “remote communication” includes teleconferencing, videoconferencing, and any similar technology.
(b) Unless a party files a written objection and except as provided by Subsection (d), an associate judge appointed under this subchapter may conduct a proceeding or perform a judicial action authorized under § 201.104 from any location in this state using remote communication.

Terms Used In Texas Family Code 201.1045

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), an associate judge appointed under this subchapter may require or authorize a party to participate in a proceeding authorized under § 201.104 using a method of remote communication available to the party.
(d) A respondent is entitled to appear in person at a final hearing that may result in a finding of contempt or revocation of the respondent’s community supervision under Chapter 157. The respondent may waive the right to appear in person at the hearing in writing or on the record. Unless the respondent waives that right, the associate judge must also appear at the hearing in person.

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