Text of article effective on January 01, 2025
Art. 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, 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.