Reglas sobre la Jurisdicción de Delitos en Texas

CHAPTER 13A. VENUE Text of subchapter effective on January 1, 2025 SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS Text of article effective on January 1, 2025 Art. 13A.001. VENUE GENERALLY. If venue is not specifically stated for an offense, the offense may be prosecuted in the county in which the offense was committed. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025. Text of article effective on January 1, 2025 Art. 13A.002. PLEADING AND PROVING VENUE. (a) In each case Statute text rendered on: 9/1/2024 - 255 - CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE described by this chapter, the indictment or information or any other pleading may allege that the offense was committed in the county in which the prosecution is conducted. (b) An allegation of venue under this article may be sustained if the attorney representing the state proves by a preponderance of the evidence that, based on the facts in the case, the county in which the prosecution is conducted has venue. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025. Text of article effective on January 1, 2025 Art. 13A.003. WHEN VENUE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. If an offense has been committed in this state and the county in which the offense was committed cannot be readily determined, the offense may be prosecuted in the county: (1) in which the defendant resides; (2) in which the defendant is apprehended; or (3) to which the defendant is extradited. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg.,