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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 31A.005 — Contesting motion to change venue; hearing

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.005

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.005Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

(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.

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