Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 31A.052 — USE OF SERVICES OF ORIGINAL VENUE

CR § 31A.052Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 31A. CHANGE OF VENUE · Art. B. ON CHANGE OF VENUE

Statute text

(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;

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Legislative history

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