(a) If a person has violated or there are reasonable grounds to believe a person is about to violate § 106.001, the person aggrieved by the violation or threatened violation may sue for preventive relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, a restraining order, or any other order.
(b) In an action under this section, unless the state is the prevailing party, the court may award the prevailing party reasonable attorney’s fees as a part of the costs. The state’s liability for costs is the same as that of a private person.

Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 106.002

  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005