Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 31A.052 · Subchapter B. ON CHANGE OF VENUE
USE OF SERVICES OF ORIGINAL VENUE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A judge ordering a change of venue under this chapter may, with the written consent of the defendant, the defendant's attorney, and the attorney representing the state:
(1) maintain the original case number on the court's docket;
(2) preside over the case; and
(3) use the services of the court reporter, the court coordinator, and the clerk of the court of original venue.
(b) If a judge takes the actions described by Subsection (a):
(1) the court shall use the courtroom facilities and any other services or facilities of the judicial district or county to which venue is changed;
(2) the jury, if required, must consist of residents of the judicial district or county to which venue is changed; and
(3) notwithstanding Article 31A.051, the clerk of the court of original venue shall:
(A) maintain the original papers of the case, including the defendant's bail bond or personal bond, if any;
(B) make the papers described by Paragraph (A) available for trial; and
(C) act as the clerk 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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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.31A.htm
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