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COURT REPORTER/STENOGRAPHER
License Description	Court reporters record verbatim testimony in legal proceedings. They may use written shorthand, a shorthand machine, or oral stenography to record word-for-word statements in court. They then transcribe their notes, creating the official court record of a trial or other proceeding. Shorthand reporters are often employed by a court, but also may work for attorneys and state and federal agencies. Some also freelance, recording depositions and proceedings of meetings, conventions, and other private activities.
Licensing Agency	Texas Judicial Branch Certification Commission PO Box 12066 Austin, TX 78711-2066 (512) 475 4368 jbcc@txcourts.gov https://www.txcourts.gov/jbcc/
Active Status	Active
Continuing Education	Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record	Background check required
Education	No educational requirements
Exam	State exam required
License Type	Stand-alone license
License Updated	08/10/2023
Physical Requirements	No physical requirements

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