Sec. 232.037. ENFORCEMENT. (a) The attorney general, or the district attorney, criminal district attorney, county attorney with felony responsibilities, or county attorney of the county may take any action necessary in a court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of the state or on behalf of residents to: (1) enjoin the violation or threatened violation of the model rules adopted under Section 16.343 , Water Code; (2) enjoin the violation or threatened violation of a requirement of this subchapter or a rule adopted by the commissioners court under this subchapter; (3) recover civil or criminal penalties, attorney's fees, litigation costs, and investigation costs; and (4) require platting or replatting under Section 232.040 . (b) The attorney general, at the request of the district or county attorney with jurisdiction, may conduct a criminal prosecution under Section 232.033 (h) or 232.036 . (c) During the pendency of any enforcement action brought, any resident of the affected subdivision, or the attorney general, district attorney, or county attorney on behalf of a resident, may file a motion against the provider of utilities to halt termination of pre-existing utility services. The services may not be terminated if the court makes an affirmative finding after hearing the motion that termination poses a threat to public health, safety, or welfare of the residents. (d) This subchapter is subject to the applicable enforcement provisions prescribed by Sections 16.352 , 16.353 , 16.354 , and 16.3545 , Water Code.
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