(a) At the time a petition or application is filed requesting a temporary restraining order or any form of temporary injunctive relief, the clerk of the court in which the petition or application is filed shall issue notice in writing to the commission.
(b) The notice shall include:
(1) the docket number;
(2) the style of the case; and
(3) a brief statement of the nature of the suit.

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Terms Used In Texas Natural Resources Code 85.245

  • Commission: means the Railroad Commission of Texas. See Texas Natural Resources Code 85.001
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.

(c) The notice shall be served on the commission in Travis County by delivering a copy of the citation to the commission, a member of the commission, or the secretary of the commission for the service of other citations.
(d) Five days after the citation has been served a hearing may be held on the petition or application.