Court Required To Change Venue In Certain Sexual Assault Cases

Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 31A.002, under Chapter 31A.

Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 31A.002

Art. 31A.002. COURT REQUIRED TO CHANGE VENUE IN CERTAIN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES. In a sexual assault case, a district court shall order a change of venue when necessary to secure a speedy trial. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.