Rule 690.The Answer
Last verified June 28, 2026
Full Text of Rule 690
Plain-English Summary
Rule 690 governs the defendant's response. The defendant to an injunction proceeding may answer as in other civil actions. But no injunction may be dissolved before a final hearing merely because the answer denies the allegations of the petition — so a bare denial does not lift the restraint without a hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a denial dissolve an injunction in Texas?
No. Rule 690 bars dissolving an injunction before final hearing just because the answer denies the petition's allegations.
Does a defendant's denial have to be sworn to affect a Texas injunction?
Yes. Rule 690 requires the denial to be verified by the defendant's oath before it can factor into dissolving the injunction before final hearing.
Can a defendant answer a Texas injunction case like any other civil suit?
Yes. Rule 690 lets the defendant answer as in other civil actions, though an unverified denial alone will not dissolve the injunction before final hearing.