House Bill No. 4075 introduces a new provision in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure regarding the change of venue for certain criminal cases involving peace officers. Specifically, it adds Article 31A.0021, which mandates that a judge must order a change of venue upon a motion by a defendant who is or was a peace officer at the time of the alleged offense, provided that the charges relate to actions taken under the color of their employment as a peace officer.

The bill stipulates that the new law will only apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date, while offenses committed prior to that date will continue to be governed by the existing law. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.