(a) Instead of closing a county jail, the commission may bring an action in its own name to enforce or enjoin a violation of Subchapter A, Chapter 351, Local Government Code, Chapter 89, Health and Safety Code, or a commission rule, order, or procedure. The action is in addition to any other action, proceeding, or remedy provided by law. The court shall give preferential setting and shall try the action without a jury, unless the county requests a jury trial. The attorney general shall represent the commission.
(b) The suit may be brought in a district court of Travis County.

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 511.014

  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(c) The court shall issue an injunction ordering compliance with commission rules and procedures and state law if it finds that:
(1) the operation of the county jail does not comply with the rules and procedures or state law; and
(2) the county commissioners or sheriff, having been given a reasonable period to comply, has failed to comply with the rules and procedures.

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