Section 31A.052 - [Effective 1/1/2025] 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, 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. (Code Crim. Proc., Art. 31.09.)Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 31A.052
Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 765,Sec. 1.001, eff. 1/1/2025.