SAN ANTONIO There is one basic element that applies to all judicial proceedings, local Administrative Judge Ron Rangel said Tuesday. There is a constitutional requirement that all judicial proceedings must be open to the public, " he said. That means extra caution during Zoom proceedings. Bexar County court hearing streamed on Zoom hacked with pornLast week, a Zoom hearing among seven civil district court judges was hacked, and profanity and obscene pictures were introduced into the hearing in what Rangel labeled Zoom bombing.The presiding judge immediately shut down the hacker electronically, and access credentials were quickly changed. Rangel said all judges must remain aware of the protocol.

AUSTIN – The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals heard oral arguments this week outside of the court's cavernous courtroom. “Surreal, nothing to compare it to,” said Judge Bert Richardson, a member of the court. Instead of appearing before the nine-member court in person, attorneys made their arguments remotely on a TV screen, with their images appearing along with the judges. “I think the lawyers find it a little bit more comfortable because they’re not standing in front of nine judges,” Richardson said. “It’s nice being in the courtroom and nice being with the lawyers,” Richardson said.