{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-301.551","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Occupations Code § 301.551","heading":"INJUNCTION.","body":"(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.\n(b) To obtain an injunction under this section, it is not necessary to allege or prove that:\n(1) an adequate remedy at law does not exist; or\n(2) substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation.\n(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:\n(1) arbitrary or capricious;\n(2) contrary to legal requirements; or\n(3) conducted without due process of law.\n(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.\nActs 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.","path":["OCCUPATIONS CODE","TITLE 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS","SUBTITLE E. REGULATION OF NURSING","CHAPTER 301. NURSES","SUBCHAPTER L. OTHER PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.301.htm#301.551","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:31Z","sha256":"445f25a16a11293a183fec128d1e389bf100ed17e6c2741b2a4eff89fd000c79","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-301.511","next":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-301.552"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}