Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Jurisdiction Over Case; Geographical Jurisdiction
Article 42A.151. Transfer of Jurisdiction

(1) has geographical jurisdiction where the defendant:
(A) resides; or
(B) violates a condition of community supervision; and
(2) consents to the transfer.
(b) On transfer, the clerk of the court of original jurisdiction shall forward to the court accepting jurisdiction a transcript of any portion of the record as the transferring judge shall direct. The court accepting jurisdiction subsequently shall proceed as if the defendant's trial and conviction had occurred in that court.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2017.

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