A public employee who alleges a violation of this chapter may sue the employing state or local governmental entity for the relief provided by this chapter. Sovereign immunity is waived and abolished to the extent of liability for the relief allowed under this chapter for a violation of this chapter.
Tex. Gov't Code § 554.0035
WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case Crosstex Energy Services, L.P. v. Pro Plus, Inc. (2014)
Most recently applied in City of Abilene v. Carter (August 2017)
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 721, Sec. 4, eff
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Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.