Sec. 16.323. ENFORCEMENT BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. (a) If it appears that a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this subchapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this subchapter, a political subdivision may institute a civil suit in the appropriate court for: (1) injunctive relief to restrain the person from continuing the violation or threat of violation, including an order directing the person to remove illegal improvements and restore preexisting conditions; (2) the assessment and recovery of the civil penalty provided by Section 16.322 ; or (3) both the injunctive relief and the civil penalty. (b) On application for injunctive relief and a finding that a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this subchapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this subchapter, the court shall grant the injunctive relief that the facts warrant.
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