Rodeo Dallas in Deep Ellum will remain closed after an appeals court denied its emergency motion to lift a temporary injunction.

The ruling made this month by the Fifth Court of Appeals was made about a month after Civil District Judge Veretta Frazier in Dallas County ruled for a temporary injunction against the bar.

Rodeo Dallas has been closed for 59 days as of Monday.

Attorneys with Rodeo Dallas said in court documents that the injunction would result in the business' permanent closure.

Rodeo Dallas is required to operate, according to its lease agreement with property owner Westdale. If it can not operate for more than 90 consecutive days, it could be in default under its lease and could face eviction.

The temporary restraining order that originally closed its doors was filed

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