Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 31A > Subchapter B


§ 31A.051	Clerk’s Duties On Change of Venue
§ 31A.052	Use of Services of Original Venue
§ 31A.053	Removal of Defendant in Custody
§ 31A.054	No Effect On Subpoena, Attachment, or Bail of Witnesses

Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
Municipality: means a general-law municipality, home-rule municipality, or special-law municipality. See Texas Local Government Code 1.005
Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
Succeeding: means immediately following. See Texas Government Code 312.011
Testify: Answer questions in court.
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

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