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• Honing injunctions are for 45 days, while this bill proposes 60 days for the time being out of placement
• And then honing injunctions, the language used is substantially likely to result in injury, and for this
• Um, honing injunctions are very rare, and I believe that's because there's already existing, um, avenues
• Section 21 creates a new process allowing schools to seek a court injunction to remove a student who
• Codifying this type of injunction into state law is unnecessary and.

Bills: HB6, HB120, HB210

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp products, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, Texas hemp law, hemp regulation, cannabinoid products, delta-9 THC, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, retail registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, youth access, minor sales

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• I think you said a temporary injunction.
• Ryan talked about how an injunction, whether an injunction actually—an injunction wouldn't have to say
• no license; injunction could say stop operations.
• In that setting, now we understand injunctions, we understand injunctive relief.
• , or are we talking about the agency seeking an injunction?

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• , requires or authorizes courts to impose electronic monitoring, extends injunctive relief verification
• It reduces the number of prior convictions for a violation of an injunction from one violation... ...
• It reduces the number of prior convictions for a violation of an injunction from two violations to one
• injunctions for protection against dating violence and sexual violence.
• injunctions for protection against dating violence and sexual violence.

Summary: The Senate began with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognitions, including the doctor of the day and a lighthearted “Cannoli Day” introduction. The chamber then held an extended farewell celebration for Senator Joe Gruters, with numerous senators, colleagues, and family members praising his loyalty, political skill, family focus, and service in the Legislature and Republican Party. Gruters was presented with a commemorative gift recognizing his work on a 2019 public-safety and immigration bill that prohibited sanctuary cities and required local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The Senate adopted a motion to spread Gruters’s remarks upon the journal and then recessed briefly. After recess, the Senate returned to regular business and took up third-reading bills. Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 354, relating to blue ribbon projects, was temporarily postponed. The chamber then considered Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1758, relating to public assistance, with Senator Gates explaining that it contained five reforms to the public assistance system discussed earlier in session. During debate on SB 1758, Senator Berman opposed the bill, saying he could not support it in its current form because he believed the Medicaid-related provisions would create a coverage cliff after the one-year transition period and could leave people without care while increasing costs to hospitals and taxpayers. He also said SNAP error reduction should be a priority, but argued the state should focus on fixing administrative errors and fraud rather than imposing a work requirement whose costs and effects were uncertain.

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• The injunction piece is generally the remedy for a city doing an enforcement action on a landlord or
• three division 8 about the injunction three division 8 about the injunction piece<00:52:59.680><
• <00:53:21.000> um<00:53:21.119> if to um you bring about injunctions um if to um you
• bring about injunctions um if they<00:53:21.400> want<00:53:21.599> to<00:53:21.880>
• piece is is generally the injunction piece is is generally the remedy<00:53:39.680> for<00:53

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The first is the prison health care injunction, which we spent a little bit of time on today, so I'm
• Have we funded things like the Jensen Healthcare injunction, building renewal grants, making sure that
• Things like the Jensen Healthcare injunction, like making sure correctional officers don't receive a
• Things like the Jensen Healthcare injunction, like making sure correctional officers don't receive a
• Things like the Jensen Healthcare injunction, like making sure correctional officers don't receive a

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee met to review the governor’s fiscal 2027 budget presentation, with the chair repeatedly asking members to keep questions brief and avoid speeches. The discussion focused first on the overall revenue and spending outlook, including concerns from members that the executive forecast was more optimistic than the JLBC baseline and that the budget appeared to front-load revenue and expenditure growth. The governor’s budget team said the forecast was close to JLBC’s, that the budget was structurally balanced, and that differences were roughly $100 million per year on ongoing revenue. Members asked for follow-up calculations in writing, including the total multi-year gap and the amount of revenue enhancements above base revenues. A major portion of the meeting centered on tax and fee proposals tied to data centers, water use, and sports betting. The governor’s team defended eliminating the existing data center tax incentive as the removal of a loophole rather than a new tax, arguing the incentive had already succeeded in attracting major investment. They also described a proposed Department of Water Resources fee-setting authority for data centers to support a new Colorado River Protection Fund, and said the proposal would apply to existing and future facilities without a grandfather clause. Members raised concerns about fairness, competitiveness, and whether the changes would require a supermajority vote. The team also discussed increased sports betting fees, saying the revenue forecast did not include dynamic behavioral effects. The committee then moved through major spending areas, including corrections, public safety, border security, cybersecurity, K-12 education, Medicaid, and developmental disabilities. The governor’s budget includes ongoing funding to prevent correctional officer pay cuts, money to comply with prison health care court orders, probation funding, body-worn cameras, law enforcement staffing, fentanyl task forces, and cyber readiness grants. Members questioned the lack of funding for a prison oversight committee and asked for corrections spending totals over the administration. On border security, the executive said it was seeking about $759.7 million in federal reimbursement for border-related costs and that the governor had met with federal officials, including Secretary Noem and Tom Homan, about the request. In education, the budget proposes renewing Prop. 123, adding K-12 base funding, and issuing $1.5 billion in school facilities bonds over three years; members debated whether the proposal was appropriate and whether Prop. 123 revenues could support the debt service. The meeting also covered AHCCCS cost growth and federal HR1 impacts, with the executive warning of major coverage losses and hospital funding reductions, and DDD funding, where the governor’s team said the budget fully funds services and includes about $120 million in supplemental needs. No votes were taken; the meeting was a presentation and question-and-answer session only.

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• The complaint in that matter was filed for injunctive relief again.
• There was a preliminary injunction that was issued in that matter.
• That complaint was for injunctive relief.
• As I said, the injunctions were issued to stop that from moving forward.
• Tager, but that was just a preliminary injunction, correct? Are you anticipating any change?

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• They actually did achieve a national injunction on the implementation of that law.
• One thing that I would say is that it is a preliminary injunction at this point.
• Now, the injunction was applied for the banks, not the credit cards, correct?
• Well, the credit cards didn't get an injunction, right? I cannot tell you this specifically.
• But I can definitely say that it's likely that an injunction... it's likely that it.

Bills: SB231, SB584, SB600, SB668, SB841, SB986, SB1003, SB1244, SB1625, SB1960, SB1963, SB1964, SB2026, SB2056, SB2368

Keywords: temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start

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• I'd like to be nationwide injunctions.
• <02:32:04.040> injunctions<02:32:05.040> under nationwide injunction injunctions under
• nationwide injunction injunctions under appropriate<02:32:07.080> circumstances.
• :29.439> the<02:32:29.680> ability injunctions would then have the ability injunctions
• <03:11:22.640> to restraining orders or injunctions to restraining orders or injunctions to

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• , requires or authorizes courts to impose electronic monitoring, extends injunctive relief verification
• It reduces the number of prior convictions for a violation of an injunction from two violations to one
• injunctions for protection against dating violence and sexual violence.
• The House bill mends a domestic and repeat violence injunction statewide verification system to include
• injunctions for protection against dating violence and sexual violence.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, then devoted most of the first part of the meeting to a farewell-style recognition of Senator Joe Gruters. Senators from both parties offered extended remarks praising his loyalty, political instincts, family involvement, and work as a legislator and as incoming Republican National Committee chair. Gruters responded with remarks about his background, including overcoming a childhood speech impediment, his service in the Legislature, and major policy efforts he highlighted such as alimony reform and the undergrounding of utilities. A ceremonial gift was presented to him recognizing his work on a 2019 public-safety/immigration bill, and the Senate adopted a motion to spread his remarks upon the journal before recessing briefly. After the recess, the Senate returned to regular business. No committee reports, governor’s messages, House messages, or reconsideration matters were reported. The chamber then moved to third reading and temporarily postponed CS/CS/CS/SB 354, relating to blue ribbon projects. The next bill, CS/CS/SB 1758, relating to public assistance, was taken up, and Senator Gaetz explained that it contained five reforms to the public assistance system previously discussed by the Senate. Debate was about to continue when the transcript ended.

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• In the District of Columbia, they had moved for a preliminary injunction, which the district court denied
• we had moved for summary judgment and the private party plaintiffs had moved for a preliminary injunction
• We've successfully obtained a preliminary injunction in at least 15 cases by my count.
• And I'm only aware of one case in which our motion for preliminary injunction was denied.
• We're now Our motion for preliminary injunction was denied in one case.

Keywords: 904, all

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• implementing this provision for the providers under those preliminary injunctions.
• As it stands today, there is a preliminary injunction blocking the implementation of the defund.
• Today, there is a preliminary injunction blocking the implementation of the defund.
• And with these injunctions, it wouldn't push anything back, right? No. Okay.
• Currently, we have the injunction.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on the impacts of H.R. 1 on California’s Medi-Cal program and on community health effects from recent immigration enforcement actions. Committee leaders said H.R. 1 would sharply reduce federal funding, increase administrative burdens, and worsen access to care, especially for Medi-Cal enrollees, immigrant families, rural communities, and reproductive health patients. The second half of the hearing examined how ICE raids and related federal actions are creating fear, reducing clinic and emergency department use, and disrupting children’s access to schools and early childhood education. Department of Health Care Services Director Michelle Bass outlined the main H.R. 1 provisions affecting Medi-Cal: work requirements, semiannual eligibility redeterminations, shorter retroactive coverage, new cost-sharing, limits on provider taxes and state-directed payments, reduced federal support for emergency and lawful immigrant coverage, and a one-year ban on Medicaid funding for prohibited abortion providers. She estimated millions could lose coverage, with tens of billions of dollars in federal funding at risk. Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California warned the defunding provision could force clinic closures, service reductions, and loss of access to family planning, STI testing, and cancer screenings. The California Hospital Association said the financing changes could cut hospital revenue by tens of billions over 10 years and threaten access, especially for rural and safety-net hospitals. The Western Center on Law and Poverty argued the law would increase churn, paperwork, and uninsured rates, disproportionately harming working adults and people experiencing homelessness. Committee members asked about implementation timelines, notification systems, administrative costs, the effect on immigrant eligibility, and whether California could delay or mitigate some provisions. Bass said the state was still assessing federal guidance, planning county and provider outreach, and exploring a possible delay for work requirements and a transition period for provider-tax changes. Members also discussed how state budget actions may need to be revisited in light of H.R. 1, and how California might preserve access through state-only funding or other policy changes. In the second panel, CHIRLA, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, and the Children’s Partnership described the health consequences of immigration enforcement. Speakers said raids and data-sharing fears are causing anxiety, trauma, and avoidance of care, with Los Angeles County reporting declines in emergency, urgent care, and clinic visits after enforcement actions. The Children’s Partnership said school and early childhood absences are rising in some communities and that enforcement is undermining children’s emotional well-being and access to education. Members asked for more data and discussed possible state protections, telehealth, mobile care, and legal and policy responses to reduce fear and preserve access to health and education services.

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• Senate in districts whose boundary lines are altered by a court issuing a judgment vacating an injunction
• 12:26.760> an court issuing a judgement vacating an court issuing a judgement vacating an injunction
• or<00:12:27.640> otherwise<00:12:28.160> ordering<00:12:28.480> or injunction
• or otherwise ordering or injunction or otherwise ordering or permitting<00:12:29.200> an<00:12

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened in special session after the governor’s proclamation calling lawmakers to Montgomery to address primary elections. The proclamation stated that the Legislature may consider legislation creating special primary elections for U.S. House and Alabama Senate districts whose boundaries are changed by a court order, and that any other legislation would require a two-thirds vote to be considered and passed during the session. After prayer, the pledge, and roll call, the Senate established a quorum with 32 senators present and agreed to excuse absent members. The chamber then introduced three bills: Senate Bill 1 on primary elections, referred to the Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development; Senate Bill 2 on redistricting, referred to the same committee; and Senate Bill 3 on redistricting, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Senate also adopted two resolutions: Senate Resolution 1, notifying the House that the Senate had convened, and Senate Joint Resolution 2, appointing a committee to notify the governor that the Legislature was in special session. No substantive debate or votes on the bills occurred, and the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 5, at 10:30 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• effective tool would be to very quickly exercise their right under Section 36.201(a) to seek an injunction
• But it's disingenuous to say that you can go before a judge and get an injunction to stop a public water
• Going back to my previous testimony, again, you can't... ...get a district judge to approve an injunction
• authority to cut back so we don't end up having to stand... for a judge and say, you know, we need an injunction
• I disagree with the idea that a judge would not order... an injunction on pumping and balance that with

Bills: SB1169, SB1285, SB1583, SB1611, SB1898, SB1976, SB2160, SB2161, SB2658, SB2661, SB2662, SB2692, SB1055, SB1359, SB2660

Keywords: water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer

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• quickly accomplished if they are correct is to exercise their right under Section 36201a to seek an injunction
• conservation districts are, but it's disingenuous to say that you can go before a judge and get an injunction
• Going back to my previous testimony again, you can't get a district judge to approve an injunction that
• authority to cut back so we don't end up having to stand before a judge and say, you know, we need an injunction
• I disagree with the idea that a judge would not order an injunction on pumping and balance that with,

Bills: SB 1169, SB 1285, SB 1583, SB 1611, SB 1898, SB 1976, SB 2160, SB 2161, SB 2658, SB 2661, SB 2662, SB 2692, SB 1055, SB 1359, SB 2660

Keywords: water service, sewer service, public utility, joint operation, infrastructure, municipality, compliance, SB 1285, bats, bat protection, wildlife protection, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Parks and Wildlife Code Section 63.101, hunting bats, bat possession, bat sales, bat trade, pest control, licensed pest control professional, animal control officer

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• So, Madam Chair, Representative, what is a preliminary injunction?
• So, Madam Chair, Representative, what is a preliminary injunction?
• And so while the lawsuit is pending and the injunctions in place, is that ban enforceable?
• So depending on who is suing, the preliminary injunction would apply to the parties in that case.
• Well, it's because there's a preliminary injunction. What is that?

Bills: SB48, HB250, SB17

Keywords: State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, technology, innovation, advisory board, entrepreneurial support, stakeholder representation

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• Just like in the disciplinary proceedings, we can have litigation where we obtain civil injunctive relief
• Also, if the person violates that injunction, then we have indirect criminal contempt as a possible remedy
• So they can be imprisoned for up to five months if they violate that civil injunction.
• Also, if the person violates that injunction, then we have indirect criminal contempt as a possible remedy
• So they can be imprisoned for up to five months if they violate that civil injunction.

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and Senator Thompson excused. The committee first considered Senate Bill 48 by Senator Garcia on judicial sales and procedures. Garcia explained a delete-all amendment that would create clearer statewide procedures for alternative judicial sales, increase transparency, remove bidding credits, extend sale timelines, and add oversight for auctioneers and escrow agents to prevent fraud and collusion. After no questions or opposition, the amendment was adopted, Senator Pasadoma said the rewrite addressed many of his concerns, and the committee then voted CS for SB 48 favorably with unanimous yes votes from members present. The committee then received a presentation from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office on the effectiveness of Florida’s recent anti-squatting law, House Bill 621/SB 888. Presenters described several cases in which deputies used the new process to remove unlawful occupants, including a false landlord report, a long-term fake lease situation, and a more recent unlawful occupancy case. They said the law has helped protect property owners and potential victims, but suggested technical changes: clearer authorization for deputies to enter and use force if needed, and a fix to the affidavit penalty provision because false statements are currently being charged as false reports rather than perjury under the existing wording. The Florida Bar also presented on its role in regulating lawyers, lawyer advertising, and the unlicensed practice of law. Bar leaders explained that the Bar operates under the Florida Supreme Court’s authority, is funded by member fees, and handles complaints through a multi-step process involving intake, branch offices, grievance committees, referees, and final Supreme Court review. They described advertising review procedures, discipline statistics, consumer assistance, the Clients’ Security Fund, and enforcement against unlicensed practice. Senators asked about the Legislature’s authority over lawyer advertising, the prevalence of legal ads, the role of public members on grievance committees, and how those members are selected and used.

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• Would this subsection E allow for an injunction or whatever it is that needs to be filed?
• What if we need to file an injunction?
• And, Madam Chair, Madam Leader, I don't know, I think that we need maybe an expedited injunction if we
• , but a regular injunction, that process would be available to that type of event.
• And so again, I think You know, we would certainly apply for an emergency injunction in that case.

Bills: SB38, SB17, SB41, SB264

Keywords: SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration, New Mexico, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, sexual crimes, statute of limitations

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• The judge issued a partial preliminary injunction for national banks, and a motion for summary judgment
• The judge issued a partial permanent injunction for national banks, and a motion for summary judgment
• Because the injunction in the lawsuit in Illinois would make it so the law only applies to credit unions
• you think that could be a possibility for a compromise in the event that there's going to be an injunction
• At the preliminary injunction stage of the litigation, the court said, yes, we think it's likely to be

Summary: The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 407, which would expand the California Pollution Control Financing Authority. The author said the measure would increase flexibility and access to resources, and the bill was approved 7-0 and sent to the Committee on Local Government. The committee also adopted the consent calendar, which included AB 76, by a 7-0 vote. A lengthy portion of the meeting focused on AB 1065, which would prohibit swipe fees on the sales tax portion of credit card transactions. Supporters, including small business owners, restaurant and grocery representatives, and a payments-policy expert, argued the bill would reduce costs for merchants and consumers and rein in dominant card networks. Opponents, including banks, credit unions, and payment industry groups, argued the bill is likely preempted by federal law, would be difficult to implement, and could disproportionately affect community banks and credit unions. After extensive questioning about preemption, fraud, implementation, and consumer impacts, the committee rejected the bill on a 6-0 vote, but then granted reconsideration by a 7-1 vote. The committee then heard AB 1365, which would create the Cal Account Program, a zero-fee, zero-penalty state banking account for unbanked and underbanked Californians. Supporters said the program would help low-income households, survivors of abuse, and others facing barriers to traditional banking, while opponents from community banks and credit unions argued existing low-cost accounts and the Bank On program already address the need and raised concerns about cost, feasibility, and duplication. The bill advanced on a 6-0 vote and later received enough votes on the reopened roll to move forward to the Committee on Labor and Employment. The committee also approved AB 1052, which would create a legal framework for digital assets and address unclaimed digital property and restrictions on public officials issuing or promoting digital assets, and AB 1180, which would create a pilot program for paying state fees with digital financial assets and require a report on broader adoption. Both bills passed with broad support after brief testimony and discussion. Final roll calls later confirmed AB 1052 and AB 1180, along with AB 407 and AB 1365, were moved out of committee.

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• finally, the bill outlines a mechanism to quickly enforce covered agreements via a preliminary injunction
• Your bill requires, almost mandates, courts to automatically grant preliminary injunctions against workers
• A hearing would be held and determined whether... ...the court would then enter a preliminary injunction
• A hearing would be held and determined whether that preliminary injunction should stay in place.
• For that preliminary injunction to be entered, there has to be exposure to the confidential information

Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism took up several measures, beginning with SB 1666, which would adopt Florida’s version of UCC Article 12 to address commercial transactions involving digital assets such as cryptocurrency, smart contracts, blockchain, and NFTs. The committee adopted a technical amendment and then reported the bill favorably. It also approved CS/SB 480, a proposal to create affordable health coverage options for farmers and ranchers through a nonprofit agricultural organization model; the bill drew significant questions about preexisting conditions, ACA coverage, costs, and whether the plans would function like insurance, but it was ultimately reported favorably despite opposition from some members and outside groups. The committee then unanimously advanced CS/SB 1172, which expands business development incentives for veterans and military spouses, including procurement preferences, fee waivers, tax exemptions, and an entrepreneurship program; an amendment added military-spouse hiring preferences and protections for private employers that adopt them voluntarily. The committee also approved CS/SB 1400, a bill aimed at non-consensual AI-generated sexual deepfakes. The measure requires covered platforms to provide a removal process, post clear notice of that process, and remove identified content within 24 to 48 hours, with liability under the Florida Unfair Trade and Deceptive Practices Act for noncompliance; an amendment carved out internet service providers from liability. Members raised concerns about repeat uploads and the meaning of “reasonable efforts,” but the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adopted SM 1488, a memorial urging Congress to create a sovereign wealth fund, despite testimony opposing it as unnecessary and constitutionally questionable. It also passed SB 1252, which would create a centralized statewide system for sharing pawn and secondhand dealer data among law enforcement agencies; the sponsor said the first step would be a $250,000 feasibility study, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered SB 922, which revises Florida’s restrictive covenant laws by creating a streamlined process for certain non-compete and garden leave agreements involving employees with access to sensitive information and higher wages. The bill drew extensive debate over worker mobility, global scope, and whether it would strengthen employer leverage too much; after a technical amendment, it was reported favorably. The last major item was SB 1776, a Florida Whistleblowers Act revision that adds a notice-to-cure requirement, narrows retaliation and employer definitions, and limits claims where another statutory remedy exists. Members and public speakers raised concerns that it could make whistleblower claims harder to bring and give employers time to destroy evidence, but the bill was amended and then reported favorably.

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• In order to obtain an injunction restraining the collection of ad valorem taxes by a taxing unit, if
• It's taxable properties entitled to an injunction restraining the collection of taxes by the taxing unit
• I just wanted to add a little testimony to clarify the notion that this concept of taxpayer injunction
• If you look at existing Tax Code Chapter 2605E, there is already injunctive relief. ...available to the
• It adds material deviation to that list of actionable injunctions, and if they're frivolous, they can

Bills: SB3038, SB3045, SB3065, SB3069, SB3071, HB2025, HB2149, HB3370, HB4205, HB4506, HB5424, HB5652, HB24, HB3687, HB24

Keywords: Fort Bend County, Municipal Utility District, MUD, special district, Rosenberg, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, ad valorem tax, bond issuance, assessments, fees, taxes, eminent domain, road district, storm drainage, infrastructure financing, development agreement, municipal consent, temporary directors, public utility district