House Bill No. 4075 introduces a new provision in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure regarding the change of venue for criminal cases involving peace officers. Specifically, it allows a defendant who is or was a peace officer at the time of the alleged offense to file a motion for a change of venue if they are charged with an offense committed under the color of their employment. The bill outlines the process for changing the venue, which includes mutual agreement between the defendant and the state attorney or, if no agreement is reached, a referral to the presiding judge of the judicial district for a venue determination.

The presiding judge has the authority to order a change of venue to any county within the same judicial district or an adjoining district, or to a different county after providing 10 days' notice to both the defendant and the state attorney. The provisions of this bill apply only to offenses committed on or after its effective date, with prior offenses governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.