(a) A court reporter is not required during a hearing held by an associate judge appointed under this subchapter.
(b) A party, the associate judge, or the referring court may provide for a court reporter during the hearing. The record may be preserved by any other means approved by the associate judge.

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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 54B.021

  • Court reporter: A person who makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court and produces a transcript of the proceedings upon request.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).

(c) The referring court or associate judge may impose on a party as costs the expense of preserving the record.