Texas statute

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 31A.002 — Court required to change venue in certain sexual assault cases

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 31A: CHANGE OF VENUE, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 31A.002

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 31A.002Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

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

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 31A.002 (official source deep link)
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