Rule 688.Clerk to Issue Writ

Last verified June 28, 2026

In one sentenceRule 688 directs the clerk, once the petition, the judge's order, and the bond have been filed, to issue the temporary restraining order or temporary injunction writ as the order directs.

Full Text of Rule 688

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When the petition, order of the judge and bond have been filed, the clerk shall issue the temporary restraining order or temporary injunction, as the case may be, in conformity with the terms of the order, and deliver the same to the sheriff or any constable of the county of the residence of the person enjoined, or to the applicant, as the latter shall direct. If several persons are enjoined, residing in different counties, the clerk shall issue such additional copies of the writ as shall be requested by the applicant. The clerk must retain a copy of the temporary restraining order or temporary injunction in the court’s file.

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Plain-English Summary

Rule 688 covers issuing the writ. When the petition, the order of the judge, and the bond have been filed, the clerk issues the temporary restraining order or temporary injunction, as the case may be, in conformity with the judge's order — so the restraint can be served and enforced.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the clerk issue an injunction writ in Texas?

After the petition, the judge's order, and the bond are filed (Rule 688).

Who delivers the injunction writ for service in Texas?

The clerk delivers it to the sheriff or a constable of the county where the enjoined person resides, or to the applicant directly, whichever the applicant directs, under Rule 688.

What if a Texas injunction names people who live in different counties?

The clerk issues as many additional copies of the writ as the applicant requests, one for each county, and keeps a copy in the court's file (Rule 688).

Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 688), 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: clerk to issue injunction writissuing the injunction writdelivering injunction writ to sheriffTRCP 688