(a) The credibility or the means of knowledge of a person making an affidavit for change of venue may be attacked by the affidavit of a credible person.
(b) If an affidavit is filed to contest an affidavit for change of venue as provided by Subsection (a), the judge shall hold a hearing on the issue and grant or refuse the motion based on the law and facts in the case.


Text of article effective on January 01, 2025

Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 31A.005

  • Affidavit: means a statement in writing of a fact or facts signed by the party making it, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and officially certified to by the officer under his seal of office. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
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