Texas § GV.2.104 - ENFORCEMENT
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § GV.2.104 — ENFORCEMENT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ GV.2.104. ENFORCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT. (a) Any citizen residing in the jurisdiction of an entity described by Section 2.101 may file a complaint with the attorney general if the citizen offers evidence to support an allegation that the entity has adopted a rule, order, ordinance, or policy under which the entity enforces a federal law described by Section 2.102 (a) or that the entity, by consistent action, allows the enforcement of a federal law described by Section 2.102 (a). The citizen must include with the complaint any evidence the citizen has in support of the complaint. (b) If the attorney general determines that a complaint filed under Subsection (a) against an entity described by Section 2.101 is valid, to compel the entity's compliance with this subchapter the attorney general may file a petition for a writ of mandamus or apply for other appropriate equitable relief in a district court in Travis County or in a county in which the principal office of the entity is located. The attorney general may recover reasonable expenses incurred obtaining relief under this subsection, including court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, investigative costs, witness fees, and deposition costs. (c) An appeal of a suit brought under Subsection (b) is governed by the procedures for accelerated appeals in civil cases under the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. The appellate court shall render its final order or judgment with the least possible delay. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 642 (H.B. 957 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § GV.2.104
What does The Texas Constitution § GV.2.104 cover?
Section GV.2.104 ("ENFORCEMENT") 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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