A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a court order requiring the parties to whom it is addressed not to engage in certain activity, or to continue to engage in certain activity, and is usually designed to maintain the current state of things (the status quo) until the court has the opportunity to hear a more complete presentation of the evidence—usually during an application for a temporary injunction that will remain in place while the lawsuit is pending.
In Texas, a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is a legal measure used to preserve the status quo by temporarily preventing a party from taking a particular action. It is often used in situations where immediate harm might occur without court intervention. The Texas Rules of Civil Procedure allow for TROs to be granted without notice to the opposing party if it appears from specific facts shown by affidavit or by the verified complaint that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage will result before the adverse party can be heard in opposition. A TRO in Texas typically lasts for 14 days but can be extended for a longer period under certain circumstances. To obtain a TRO, the applicant must file a petition with the court, usually accompanied by an affidavit detailing the need for such an order. Following the issuance of a TRO, a hearing is scheduled for a temporary injunction, which is a more extended form of relief that can last until the final resolution of the case.
