1. (a) While the grand jury is conducting proceedings, only the following persons may be present in the grand jury room:

   1. (1) a grand juror;
   2. (2) a bailiff;
   3. (3) the attorney representing the state;

   4. (4) a witness:

      1. (A) while the witness is being examined; or
      2. (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. (5) an interpreter, if necessary;
   6. (6) a stenographer or a person operating an electronic recording device, as provided by Article 20A.201; and
   7. (7) a person operating a video teleconferencing system for use under Article 20A.259.
2. (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.