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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) If a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this chapter or a district rule, permit, or order, the district may institute an action in a district court in the district for:
(1) an injunction to restrain the person from continuing the violation or the threat of violation;
(2) a civil penalty of not less than $50 and not more than $5,000 for each violation and for each day of violation; or
(3) both injunctive relief and a civil penalty.
(b) The attorney general shall institute an action under this section at the request of the board, or at the request of the general manager if authorized by the board. The district in its sole discretion may employ attorneys of its choice to institute the action.
(c) The district is not required to post bond or other security with the court.
(d) The district court shall grant the injunctive relief requested under Subsection (a) as the facts warrant if the court finds that a person is violating or threatening to violate this chapter or a district rule, permit, or order.
(e) The district court shall assess a civil penalty requested under Subsection (a) in the amount provided by that subsection if the court finds that a person has violated or is violating this chapter or a district rule, permit, or order.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 8834.252. Injunctive Relief; Civil Penalty - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/special-district-local-laws-code/sdll-sect-8834-252/
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