Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 125.064

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 125.064 - Suit to Abate Nuisance

(a) A district, county, or city attorney, the attorney general, or a resident of the state may sue to enjoin a public nuisance under this subchapter.

(b) Any person who habitually associates with others to engage in gang activity as a member of a combination, criminal street gang, or foreign terrorist organization may be made a defendant in the suit. Any person who owns or is responsible for maintaining a place that is habitually used for engaging in gang activity may be made a defendant in the suit.

(c) If the suit is brought by the state, the petition does not require verification.

(d) If the suit is brought by a resident, the resident is not required to show personal injury.

Tex. Civ. Prac. and Rem. Code § 125.064

Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 462,Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2023.

Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1202, Sec. 10, eff. 9/1/2003.

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 14.12, eff. 9/1/1995

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 318, Sec. 33, eff. 9/1/1995

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 3, eff. 8/30/1993.