Texas appeals court makes history with remote oral arguments
AUSTIN โ The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals heard oral arguments this week outside of the court's cavernous courtroom. โSurreal, nothing to compare it to,โ 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. โI think the lawyers find it a little bit more comfortable because theyโre not standing in front of nine judges,โ Richardson said. โItโs nice being in the courtroom and nice being with the lawyers,โ Richardson said.