Sec. 153.005. INJUNCTION. (a) The commission may apply to a district court in any county for an injunction to restrain a violation of this subtitle or a rule adopted under this subtitle by a person.
(b) At the request of the commission, the attorney general shall initiate and conduct an action in a district court in the state's name to obtain an injunction under this section.
(c) If the state prevails in a suit under this section, the attorney general may recover on behalf of the state reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and reasonable investigative costs incurred in relation to the proceeding.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 42 (S.B. 966), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2014.
Redesignated from Government Code, Subtitle K, Title 2 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1236 (S.B. 1296), Sec. 21.001(21), eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle L - Court Professions Regulation
Chapter 153 - Commission Enforcement
Subchapter A. General Enforcement Provisions
Section 153.0001. Filing Complaint
Section 153.001. Investigations
Section 153.003. Cease and Desist Order
Section 153.004. Denial, Revocation, Suspension, or Refusal to Renew; Reprimand; Probation