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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A district court may, on application by a district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney, order injunctive or other equitable relief appropriate to enforce this subchapter.
(b) The procedure for relief sought under Subsection (a) of this section is the same as that for other similar relief in the district court except that the proceeding may not be instituted unless the director of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas or the director's assistant in charge is notified by telephone, telegraph, or in person that injunctive or other equitable relief will be sought.
(c) An affidavit that states that the notice described in Subsection (b) was given and that accompanies the application for relief is sufficient to permit filing of the application.
(d) Injunctive or other equitable relief sought to enforce this subchapter may not be granted in a labor dispute.
(e) The internal security section of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas shall assist in the enforcement of this subchapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 557.004. Enforcement - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-557-004/
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