(a) A plan authorized under § 62.011 for the selection of names of prospective jurors may allow for a prospective juror to appear in response to a summons by:
(1) contacting the county officer responsible for summoning jurors by computer;
(2) calling an automated telephone system; or
(3) appearing before the court in person.
(b) A plan adopted under Subsection (a) may allow for a prospective juror to provide information to the county officer responsible for summoning jurors or for the county officer to provide information to the prospective juror by computer or automated telephone system, including:
(1) information that permits the court to determine whether the prospective juror is qualified for jury service under § 62.102;
(2) information that permits the court to determine whether the prospective juror is exempt from jury service under § 62.106;
(3) submission of a request by the prospective juror for a postponement of or excuse from jury service under § 62.110;
(4) information for jury assignment under § 62.016, including:
(A) the prospective juror’s postponement status;
(B) if the prospective juror could potentially serve on a jury in a justice court, the residency of the prospective juror; and
(C) if the prospective juror could potentially serve on a jury in a criminal matter, whether the prospective juror has been convicted of misdemeanor theft;
(5) completion and submission by the prospective juror of the written juror questionnaire under § 62.0132;
(6) the prospective juror’s electronic mail address; and
(7) notification to the prospective juror by electronic mail of:
(A) whether the prospective juror is qualified for jury service;
(B) the status of the exemption, postponement, or judicial excuse request of the prospective juror; or
(C) whether the prospective juror has been assigned to a jury panel.