An injunction is a court order requiring the parties to whom it is addressed (the enjoined parties) not to engage in certain activity (a prohibitory injunction) or to engage in certain activity (an affirmative injunction), and is usually designed to maintain the current state of things (the status quo).
In Texas, an injunction is a legal remedy issued by a court that commands or prohibits specific actions by the parties involved. A prohibitory injunction prevents the enjoined parties from performing certain activities that could be harmful or violate the rights of the other party. Conversely, an affirmative injunction requires the parties to take specific actions. Injunctions are often sought to maintain the status quo, preventing any changes that could cause irreparable harm before the court has a chance to fully consider the case. Texas courts can issue temporary restraining orders (TROs), temporary injunctions, and permanent injunctions, depending on the stage of the case and the immediacy and severity of the harm to be prevented. The process for obtaining an injunction typically involves filing a petition, demonstrating the likelihood of irreparable harm and the inadequacy of other remedies, and in some cases, providing a bond to protect the enjoined party from damages if the injunction is later found to have been wrongfully issued.
