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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 31A.005 — CONTESTING MOTION TO CHANGE VENUE; HEARING

CR § 31A.005Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 31A. CHANGE OF VENUE · Art. A. AUTHORITY TO CHANGE VENUE

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(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.

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.005 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.