Texas statute
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 31A.052 — Use of services of original venue
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.052
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.
(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; (2) the jury, if required, must consist of residents of the judicial district or county to which venue is changed; and (3) notwithstanding Article 31A.051 , the clerk of the court of original venue shall: (A) maintain the original papers of the case, including the defendant's bail bond or personal bond, if any; (B) make the papers described by Paragraph (A) available for trial; and (C) act as the clerk in the case.
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