Texas § BC.17.903 - INJUNCTION
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§ BC.17.903. INJUNCTION
INJUNCTION; RESTITUTION. (a) If the attorney general has reason to believe that a person is engaging in, has engaged in, or is about to engage in an act or practice that violates Section 17.902 , and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state against the person to restrain that act or practice by temporary or permanent injunction. (b) The prosecuting attorney in the county in which a violation of Section 17.902 occurs, with prior written notice to the attorney general, may institute and prosecute an action seeking injunctive relief under this section. The prosecuting attorney shall make a full report to the attorney general regarding any action prosecuted by the prosecuting attorney under this subsection. The report must include a statement regarding the final disposition of the matter. (c) When a court issues a permanent injunction to restrain and prevent a violation of Section 17.902 , the court may make additional orders or judgments as necessary to restore money or other property that may have been acquired because of a violation of this subchapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (H.B. 54 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
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Section BC.17.903 ("INJUNCTION") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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