Rule 689.Service and Return
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 689 requires the officer receiving a writ of injunction to indorse the date of receipt and execute it at once by delivering a copy to the party enjoined, then make a return showing service.
Full Text of Rule 689
The officer receiving a writ of injunction shall indorse thereon the date of its receipt by him, and shall forthwith execute the same by delivering to the party enjoined a true copy thereof. The officer must complete and file a return in accordance with Rule 107.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 689 covers serving the writ. The officer receiving a writ of injunction must indorse on it the date of receipt and forthwith execute it by delivering a copy to the party enjoined, then make a return to the court showing the manner and time of service — so the restrained party is bound by it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is an injunction served in Texas?
The officer delivers a copy to the party enjoined and returns proof of service (Rule 689).
How quickly must an officer serve an injunction writ in Texas?
Forthwith. Rule 689 requires the officer to indorse the date of receipt and then execute the writ right away by delivering a true copy to the party enjoined.
What return process applies to a Texas injunction writ?
The officer completes and files a return under Rule 107, the same return process used for citations generally, as Rule 689 directs.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 689), 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. ·
Official source
Also known as: service and return injunctionofficer's return on injunction writindorsing date of receiptTRCP 689