Sec. 643.255. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. (a) The attorney general, at the request of the department, may petition a district court for appropriate injunctive relief to prevent or abate a violation of this chapter or a rule or order adopted under this chapter.
(b) Venue in a suit for injunctive relief under this section is in Travis County.
(c) On application for injunctive relief and a finding that a person is violating or has violated this chapter or a rule or order adopted under this chapter, the court shall grant the appropriate relief without bond.
(d) The attorney general and the department may recover reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining injunctive relief under this section, including court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, investigative costs, witness fees, and deposition expenses.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1396 (H.B. 2093), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle F - Commercial Motor Vehicles
Chapter 643 - Motor Carrier Registration
Section 643.251. Administrative Penalty
Section 643.252. Administrative Sanctions
Section 643.2525. Administrative Hearing Process
Section 643.2526. Appeal of Denial of Registration, Renewal, or Reregistration
Section 643.253. Offenses and Penalties
Section 643.254. Inspection of Documents
Section 643.255. Injunctive Relief
Section 643.256. Cease and Desist Order
Section 643.257. Refund by Motor Carriers Transporting Household Goods