When a judge transfers venue, your case is moved to a court in a different county. This guide tells you how to ask a judge to move (transfer) your civil case to a court in a different county.Even if a defendant has grounds to change venue, the defendant must challenge the venue in the first pleading in response to the lawsuit. To change venue in Texas, you typically need to file a motion with the court explaining the reasons for the requested change. In Texas, a change of venue is rarely granted. A person has to show objective proof that the Judge is prejudiced against them. Judges don't file for a change of venue.