Texas Statutes
Subchapter G. Suits Challenging the Validity of Laws and Orders
Section 85.259. Issuance of Writs by Court of Appeals

Sec. 85.259. ISSUANCE OF WRITS BY COURT OF APPEALS. If it appears that the provisions of Sections 85.244 and 85.245 of this code have not been complied with, then on proper application from the commission to the court of appeals having jurisdiction, the court shall issue instanter the necessary writs of prohibition, mandamus, or injunction to prohibit and restrain the trial judge from enforcing or attempting to enforce the provisions of the injunction issued by him and to prohibit and restrain the party or parties in whose favor the order is entered from acting or attempting to act under the protection of the order or from violating the law, rule, or order of the commission attacked.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2526, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 800, ch. 291, Sec. 94, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.

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