Tex.
Gov't Code Section 154.115
Prohibited Contracts
(a)
A court reporter or shorthand reporting firm may not enter into or provide services under any contractual agreement, written or oral, exclusive or nonexclusive, that:(1)
undermines the impartiality of the court reporter;(2)
requires a court reporter to relinquish control of an original deposition transcript and copies of the transcript before it is certified and delivered to the custodial attorney;(3)
requires a court reporter to provide any service not made available to all parties to an action;(4)
gives or appears to give an exclusive advantage to any party; or(5)
restricts an attorney’s choice in the selection of a court reporter or shorthand reporting firm.(b)
Subsections (a)(2) and (3) do not apply to a contract for court reporting services for a court, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or this state.
Source:
Section 154.115 — Prohibited Contracts, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.154.htm#154.115 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
