PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT - TEXAS

Colorado County v. Staff

Supreme Court of Texas - February 3, 2017 - S.W.3d - 2017 WL 461363

Terminated deputy sheriff brought action against sheriff and county, alleging that the county sheriff’s department violated statutes by terminating his employment without obtaining and giving him a copy of signed complaint and without allowing him an opportunity to respond to the allegations before he was disciplined.

The District Court entered summary judgment in favor of sheriff. Former deputy sheriff appealed. The Houston Court of Appeals reversed. Sheriff filed petition for review, which the Supreme Court granted.

The Supreme Court of Texas held that:



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