Texas Supreme Court

Kerrville State Hospital, Petitioner v. Rose M. Fernandez, Respondent; Texas Parks and Wildlife Department…

October 26, 200028 S.W.3d 1

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the State Applications Act waives sovereign immunity for state agencies in claims under the Anti-Retaliation Law, and that the waiver is complete but damages are limited by the Texas Tort Claims Act. The Court affirmed the appellate judgments and noted dissent and concurrence.