The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments on whether AI-generated transcripts of witness depositions can be used as evidence. The case involves a Montgomery County employee's wrongful termination claim; the trial court had struck an AI-generated transcript because it was not prepared by a certified shorthand reporter, and the appeals court affirmed that decision.
Chief Justice Jimmy BlacklockTexas Supreme Court justice
Justice Jane BlandTexas Supreme Court justice
Justice Kyle HawkinsTexas Supreme Court justice
Bradley SneadAttorney for the employee from Wright Close, Houston
Montgomery County manEmployee bringing wrongful termination claim
The facts
Trial court struck AI-generated deposition transcript in April 2025 because it was not prepared by certified shorthand reporter.12Stated by 2 sources
Texas Court of Appeals for Ninth District affirmed the trial court's decision to strike the transcript.12Stated by 2 sources
The company did not object to the transcription software at time of deposition, only asking trial court to strike it weeks later.1
Texas Supreme Court justices seemed inclined to allow AI-generated transcripts where verified video recordings can ensure accuracy.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
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Bradley Snead, attorney for employee AI-generated transcript is accurate because deposition video recording is certified.1
Bradley Snead, attorney for employee AI-generated hallucinations for things like fake case citations are not an issue in this case.1
Justice Kyle Hawkins If AI transcript is submitted, the other side can challenge errors using the video recording.2
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