Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 13A.056

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 13A.056 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Certain Offenses Committed Against A Child

An offense under Title 5, Penal Code, involving a victim younger than 18 years of age, or an offense under Section 25.03, Penal Code, that results in bodily injury to a child younger than 18 years of age, may be prosecuted in the county in which:

(1) an element of the offense was committed;

(2) the defendant is apprehended;

(3) the victim resides; or

(4) the defendant resides. (Code Crim. Proc., Art. 13.075.)

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 13A.056

Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 765,Sec. 1.001, eff. 1/1/2025.