Art. 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; and
(7)  a person operating a video teleconferencing system for use under Article 20A.259.
(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.