Rule 682.Sworn Petition
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 682 bars a writ of injunction unless the applicant presents a petition to the judge verified by affidavit and containing a plain and intelligible statement of the grounds for the relief sought.
Full Text of Rule 682
No writ of injunction shall be granted unless the applicant therefor shall present his petition to the judge verified by his affidavit and containing a plain and intelligible statement of the grounds for such relief.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 682 sets the pleading for injunctive relief. No writ of injunction may be granted unless the applicant presents a petition to the judge, verified by the applicant's affidavit, containing a plain and intelligible statement of the grounds for the relief — so the court has a sworn factual basis before it restrains a party.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you need to file for an injunction in Texas?
A petition verified by affidavit stating plain, intelligible grounds for the relief (Rule 682).
Who has to verify a Texas injunction petition?
The applicant. Rule 682 requires the applicant's own affidavit verifying the petition before a judge will grant a writ of injunction.
How detailed does an injunction petition have to be under Rule 682?
It must give a plain and intelligible statement of the grounds for relief — clear enough that the judge can evaluate the request without guessing.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 682), published by the Texas Judicial Branch (txcourts.gov).
Promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas. The plain-English summary is original and draws on official sources. Last verified June 28, 2026. ·
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Also known as: sworn petition injunctionverified petition injunctionverified injunction petition affidavitgrounds for injunction petitionTRCP 682