Section 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.Amended By Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 258, Sec. 6, eff. 9/1/2001.Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 124, Sec. 1, eff. 5/20/1999Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1346, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997.