SUBCHAPTER L. OTHER PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS

Sec. 301.551.  INJUNCTION.  (a)  In addition to any other action authorized by law, the board may institute an action in its name to enjoin a violation of this chapter or a board rule.
(b)  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.
(c)  Notwithstanding Subsection (b), in a proceeding for an injunction under Subsection (a), the defendant may assert and prove as a complete defense to the action that the board's actions or proceedings were:
(1)  arbitrary or capricious;
(2)  contrary to legal requirements;  or
(3)  conducted without due process of law.
(d)  Either party to an action under Subsection (a) may appeal.  The board is not required to give an appeal bond in a cause arising under this section.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.