Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 20A.102
Persons Who May Be Present in Grand Jury Room

(a)

While the grand jury is conducting proceedings, only the following persons may be present in the grand jury room:

(1)

a grand juror;

(2)

a bailiff;

(3)

the attorney representing the state;

(4)

a witness:

(A)

while the witness is being examined; or

(B)

when the witness’s presence is necessary to assist the attorney representing the state in examining another witness or presenting evidence to the grand jury;

(5)

an interpreter, if necessary;

(6)

a stenographer or a person operating an electronic recording device, as provided by Article 20A.201 (Recording of Accused or Suspected Person’s Testimony; Retention of Records); and

(7)

a person operating a video teleconferencing system for use under Article 20A.259 (Peace Officer Testimony by Video Teleconferencing).

(b)

While the grand jury is deliberating, only a grand juror may be present in the grand jury room.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.04, eff. January 1, 2021.

Source: Article 20A.102 — Persons Who May Be Present in Grand Jury Room, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­20A.­htm#20A.­102 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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