Sec. 54.016. INJUNCTION. (a) On a showing of substantial danger of injury or an adverse health impact to any person or to the property of any person other than the defendant, the municipality may obtain against the owner or owner's representative with control over the premises an injunction that:
(1) prohibits specific conduct that violates the ordinance; and
(2) requires specific conduct that is necessary for compliance with the ordinance.
(b) It is not necessary for the municipality to prove that another adequate remedy or penalty for a violation does not exist or to show that prosecution in a criminal action has occurred or has been attempted.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government
Subtitle D - General Powers of Municipalities
Chapter 54 - Enforcement of Municipal Ordinances
Subchapter B. Municipal Health and Safety Ordinances
Section 54.013. Jurisdiction; Venue
Section 54.014. Preferential Setting
Section 54.0155. Expedited Proceedings for Certain Civil Actions
Section 54.018. Action for Repair or Demolition of Structure
Section 54.019. Imprisonment; Contempt
Section 54.020. Abatement of Floodplain Violation in Municipalities; Lien