In addition to or in lieu of the remedial order remedies described in §511.104 of this title (relating to Remedial Order by Commission), the Commission may institute an action in its own name to enforce or enjoin the violation of its orders, rules or procedures, or the Local Government Code, Chapter 351. An action brought pursuant to this section is in addition to any other action, proceeding, or remedy provided by law and may be brought in a district court of Travis County, Texas. A suit brought under this section shall be given preferential setting and shall be tried by the Court, without a jury, unless the responsible officials request a jury, in accordance with the Local Government Code, Chapter 351. The Commission shall be represented by the attorney general in such actions.

Source Note: The provisions of this §297.12 adopted to be effective December 4, 2022, 47 TexReg 8043