Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 31A.005 · Subchapter A. AUTHORITY TO CHANGE VENUE
CONTESTING MOTION TO CHANGE VENUE; HEARING.
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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The credibility or the means of knowledge of a person making an affidavit for change of venue may be attacked by the affidavit of a credible person.
(b) If an affidavit is filed to contest an affidavit for change of venue as provided by Subsection (a), the judge shall hold a hearing on the issue and grant or refuse the motion based on the law and facts in the case.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.31A.htm
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