Title CR, Code of Criminal Procedure

Art. 13A.052. OFFENSE COMMITTED OUTSIDE THIS STATE BY PERSON ACTING FOR STATE. An offense committed outside this state by any officer acting under the authority of this state under circumstances that give this state jurisdiction to prosecute the defendant may be prosecuted in: (1…

Art. 13A.053. OFFENSE COMMITTED ON OR NEAR BOUNDARY. (a) An offense committed on or within 400 yards of the boundaries of two or more counties may be prosecuted in any one of those counties. (b) An offense committed on the premises of an airport operated jointly by two municipali…

Art. 13A.054. PERSON INJURED IN ONE COUNTY AND DYING IN ANOTHER. An offense in which a person is injured in one county and, as a result of the injury, dies in another county, may be prosecuted in the county in which: (1) the injury was received; (2) the death occurred; or (3) the…

Art. 13A.055. OFFENSE COMMITTED ON VESSEL. An offense committed on board a vessel that at the time of the offense is on a navigable water in the boundaries of this State may be prosecuted in: (1) any county through which the vessel is navigated in the course of the voyage; or (2)…

Art. 13A.056. 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…

Art. 13A.057. VENUE BY CONSENT. With the consent of the defendant in writing, the defendant's attorney, and the attorney representing the state, the trial of a felony case without a jury may be held in any county in a judicial district for the county in which venue is otherwise a…

Art. 13A.101. CONSPIRACY. (a) Criminal conspiracy may be prosecuted in any county in which: (1) the conspiracy was entered into; (2) the conspiracy was agreed to be executed; or (3) one or more of the conspirators acts to effect an object of the conspiracy. (b) If an object of a …

Art. 13A.151. TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS, FALSE IMPRISONMENT, KIDNAPPING, AND SMUGGLING OF PERSONS. Trafficking of persons, false imprisonment, kidnapping, or smuggling of persons may be prosecuted in any county: (1) in which the offense was committed; or (2) through, into, or out of…

Art. 13A.152. SEXUAL ASSAULT. Sexual assault may be prosecuted in any county: (1) in which the offense was committed; or (2) in which the victim was abducted, if applicable, or through or into which the victim was transported in the course of the abduction and sexual assault. Add…

Art. 13A.201. BIGAMY. Bigamy may be prosecuted in any county in which: (1) the bigamous marriage occurred; (2) the parties to the bigamous marriage live together as spouses; or (3) a party to the bigamous marriage not charged with the offense resides. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg…

Art. 13A.202. CRIMINAL NONSUPPORT. Criminal nonsupport may be prosecuted in the county in which the person for whom support is not provided resides at the time the information or indictment is presented. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. J…

Art. 13A.203. PROTECTIVE ORDER OFFENSES. An offense under Section 25.07 or 25.072, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county in which: (1) the protective order was issued; or (2) the offense was committed, without regard to the identity or location of the court that issued the …

Art. 13A.204. CONTINUOUS VIOLENCE AGAINST THE FAMILY. An offense under Section 25.11, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county in which the defendant engaged in the conduct constituting an offense under Section 22.01(a)(1), Penal Code, against a person described by Section 25.…

Art. 13A.251. THEFT; ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT; CARGO THEFT. (a) An offense involving property that is stolen in one county and removed to another county may be prosecuted in any county: (1) in which the property was stolen; or (2) through or into which the property was removed. (a-…

Art. 13A.252. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A VEHICLE. Unauthorized use of a vehicle may be prosecuted in: (1) any county in which the unauthorized use of the vehicle occurred; or (2) the county in which the vehicle was originally reported stolen. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 7…

Art. 13A.253. UNAUTHORIZED ACQUISITION OR TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION. An offense under Section 31.17, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in: (1) any county in which the offense was committed; or (2) the county in which the victim resides. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., …

Art. 13A.254. FORGERY. Forgery may be prosecuted in: (1) any county in which the writing was: (A) forged; (B) used or passed or attempted to be used or passed; or (C) deposited or placed with another person, firm, association, or corporation for collection or credit for the accou…

Art. 13A.255. CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD ABUSE. An offense under Section 32.31, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county in which: (1) the offense was committed; or (2) any person whose credit card or debit card was unlawfully possessed or used resides. Added by Acts 2023, 88th…

Art. 13A.2551. FRAUDULENT USE OR POSSESSION OF CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD INFORMATION. An offense under Section 32.315, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county in which the offense was committed or in the county of residence for any person whose credit card or debit card infor…

Art. 13A.256. HINDERING SECURED CREDITORS. An offense involving secured property that is taken from one county and unlawfully disposed of in another county or state may be prosecuted in the county: (1) in which the secured property was disposed of; (2) from which the secured prop…

Art. 13A.257. ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT OF AN ATHLETE. Illegal recruitment of an athlete may be prosecuted in any county in which: (1) the offense was committed; or (2) is located the institution of higher education in which the athlete agreed or was influenced to enroll. Added by Acts…

Art. 13A.258. MISAPPLICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), an offense involving the misapplication of property held as a fiduciary or property of a financial institution in one county and the removal of that property to another county may be prose…

Art. 13A.259. CERTAIN DECEPTIVE PRACTICES. An offense under Section 32.46, 32.48, or 32.49, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county: (1) from which any material document was sent; or (2) in which any material document was delivered. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 76…

Art. 13A.260. FRAUDULENT USE OR POSSESSION OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION. An offense under Section 32.51, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in: (1) any county in which the offense was committed; or (2) the county in which the victim resides. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 …

Art. 13A.261. FRAUDULENT, SUBSTANDARD, OR FICTITIOUS DEGREE. An offense under Section 32.52, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in: (1) any county in which an element of the offense occurs; or (2) Travis County. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff…

Art. 13A.262. MORTGAGE FRAUD. (a) In this article, "real estate transaction" means a sale, lease, trade, exchange, gift, grant, or other conveyance of a real property interest. (b) Any offense under Chapter 32, Penal Code, that involves a real estate transaction may be prosecuted…

Art. 13A.263. COMPUTER OFFENSES. (a) In this article, "access," "computer," "computer network," "computer program," "computer system," and "owner" have the meanings assigned by Section 33.01, Penal Code. (b) An offense under Chapter 33, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county…

Art. 13A.264. TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFENSES. An offense under Chapter 33A, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county: (1) in which the telecommunications service originated or terminated; or (2) to which the bill for the telecommunications service was or would have been delivered…

Art. 13A.265. MONEY LAUNDERING. Money laundering may be prosecuted in: (1) any county in which the offense was committed; or (2) if the prosecution is based on an offense classified as a felony under the Tax Code, any county in which venue is proper under the Tax Code for the off…

Art. 13A.301. OBSTRUCTION OR RETALIATION. An offense under Section 36.06(a)(1), Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county in which: (1) the harm occurs; or (2) the threat to do harm originated or was received. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001…

Art. 13A.302. PERJURY. Perjury or aggravated perjury may be prosecuted in any county in which: (1) the offense was committed; or (2) the false statement is used or attempted to be used. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.

Art. 13A.303. RECORD OF A FRAUDULENT COURT. An offense under Section 37.13, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county: (1) from which any material document was sent; or (2) in which any material document was delivered. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), S…

Art. 13A.304. ESCAPE; UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCE. An offense under Section 38.06 or 38.113, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county in which: (1) the offense was committed; or (2) the defendant committed the offense for which the defendant was placed in custody, detained, or requir…

Art. 13A.451. FALSE REPORT TO INDUCE EMERGENCY RESPONSE. An offense under Section 42.0601, Penal Code, may be prosecuted in any county in which: (1) the defendant resides; (2) the false report was made; or (3) a law enforcement agency or other emergency responder responded to the…

Art. 13A.501. ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. Engaging in organized criminal activity may be prosecuted in: (1) any county in which an act is committed to effect an objective of the combination; (2) if the prosecution is based on an offense involving theft of intangible …

Art. 13A.551. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION STATUTE. An offense under Chapter 62 may be prosecuted in any county in which: (1) an element of the offense occurs; (2) the defendant last registered, verified registration, or otherwise complied with a requirement u…

Art. 13A.552. CERTAIN OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST CHILD COMMITTED TO TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT. An offense described by Article 104.003(a) committed by an employee or officer of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department or a person providing services under a contract with the …

Art. 13A.553. POSSESSION AND DELIVERY OF MARIHUANA. Possession or delivery of marihuana may be prosecuted in: (1) any county in which the offense was committed; or (2) with the consent of the defendant, any county that is adjacent to and in the same judicial district as any count…

Art. 13A.554. FELONY OFFENSE COMMITTED BY CIVILLY COMMITTED SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR. A felony offense committed by a person civilly committed under Chapter 841, Health and Safety Code, may be prosecuted in: (1) any county in which an element of the offense occurs; or (2) the co…