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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 31A.002 — COURT REQUIRED TO CHANGE VENUE IN CERTAIN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES

CR § 31A.002Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 31A. CHANGE OF VENUE · Art. A. AUTHORITY TO CHANGE VENUE

Statute text

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In a sexual assault case, a district court shall order a change of venue when necessary to secure a speedy trial.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 31A.002 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.