Texas Occupations Code § 505.503 Injunction

Sec. 505.503. INJUNCTION. (a) In addition to any other action authorized by law, an action may be initiated in a district court to restrain a violation or threatened violation of this chapter, a rule adopted by the board under this chapter, or an order issued by the board or department under this chapter.

(b) Venue for an action brought under this section is in:

(1) Travis County;

(2) the county in which the defendant resides; or

(3) the county in which any part of the alleged violation occurred.

(c) At the request of the board or department, 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.

(d) To obtain an injunction under this section, it is not necessary to allege or prove that:

(1) an adequate remedy at law does not exist; or

(2) substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation.

(e) Any party in an action brought under this section may appeal.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

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