Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 31A.052
Use of Services of Original Venue

(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 (Clerk’s Duties on Change of Venue), 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.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.

Source: Article 31A.052 — Use of Services of Original Venue, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­31A.­htm#31A.­052 (accessed May 18, 2024).

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