Rule 693.Principles of Equity Applicable

Last verified June 28, 2026

In one sentenceRule 693 provides that the principles, practice, and procedure of courts of equity govern proceedings in injunctions except where they conflict with these rules or the statutes.

Full Text of Rule 693

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The principles, practice and procedure governing courts of equity shall govern proceedings in injunctions when the same are not in conflict with these rules or the provisions of the statutes.

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Plain-English Summary

Rule 693 anchors injunctions in equity. The principles, practice, and procedure governing courts of equity govern proceedings in injunctions when they are not in conflict with these rules or the governing statutes — so the traditional equitable standards, like irreparable injury and the balance of harms, apply to Texas injunctions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What law governs injunctions in Texas?

The principles and practice of equity, except where they conflict with the rules or statutes (Rule 693).

What happens if equity principles conflict with the rules in a Texas injunction case?

The rules and statutes control. Rule 693 applies equity's principles and procedure only when they are not in conflict with the rules or the governing statutes.

Does Rule 693 create new grounds for a Texas injunction?

No. It borrows the established practice and procedure of courts of equity to fill gaps the rules and statutes leave open, not to create new grounds for relief.

Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 693), 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

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