Sec. 15.021. ACTION TO ENJOIN OR REQUIRE COMPLIANCE. (a) The attorney general, on the request of the commission, shall apply in the name of the commission for a court order under Subsection (b) if the commission determines that a public utility or other person is:
(1) engaging in or about to engage in an act that violates this title or an order or rule of the commission entered or adopted under this title; or
(2) failing to comply with the requirements of this title or a rule or order of the commission.
(b) A court, in an action under this section, may:
(1) prohibit the commencement or continuation of an act that violates this title or an order or rule of the commission entered or adopted under this title; or
(2) require compliance with a provision of this title or an order or rule of the commission.
(c) The remedy under this section is in addition to any other remedy provided under this title.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act
Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities
Chapter 15 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties
Subchapter B. Enforcement and Penalties
Section 15.021. Action to Enjoin or Require Compliance
Section 15.023. Administrative Penalty, Disgorgement Order, or Mitigation Plan
Section 15.024. Administrative Penalty Assessment or Disgorgement Order Procedure
Section 15.025. Payment of Administrative Penalty
Section 15.026. Judicial Review of Administrative Penalty
Section 15.027. Administrative Penalty Collection; General Provisions
Section 15.028. Civil Penalty Against Public Utility, Pay Telephone Service Provider, or Affiliate
Section 15.029. Civil Penalty for Violating Section 12
Section 15.031. Place for Suit