The City of Houston, Petitioner v. Steve Williams, Respondents

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals and remanded the case, holding that the City of Houston is not immune from suit for money damages arising from alleged improper termination payments and that the retired firefighters have standing to pursue their own claims. The Court also clarified that declaratory relief aimed at obtaining a money judgment does not invoke sovereign immunity, and it directed the trial court to proceed consistent with this opinion.