Chapter 31A: Change of Venue
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure – 2026
Art. 31A.001
CHANGE OF VENUE ON JUDGE'S OWN MOTION
Art. 31A.002
COURT REQUIRED TO CHANGE VENUE IN CERTAIN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES
Art. 31A.003
CHANGE OF VENUE ON STATE'S MOTION
Art. 31A.004
CHANGE OF VENUE ON DEFENDANT'S MOTION
Art. 31A.005
CONTESTING MOTION TO CHANGE VENUE; HEARING
Art. 31A.051
CLERK'S DUTIES ON CHANGE OF VENUE
Art. 31A.052
USE OF SERVICES OF ORIGINAL VENUE
Art. 31A.053
REMOVAL OF DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY
Art. 31A.054
NO EFFECT ON SUBPOENA, ATTACHMENT, OR BAIL OF WITNESSES
Art. 31A.151
RETURN TO COUNTY IN WHICH INDICTMENT OR INFORMATION FILED; SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS
Art. 31A.152
CLERK'S DUTIES ON RETURN TO COUNTY IN WHICH INDICTMENT OR INFORMATION FILED