Saleh W. Igal, Petitioner v. Brightstar Information Technology Group, Inc. and Brba, Inc., Respondents

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals, holding that the 180‑day filing limitation in Tex. Lab. Code §61.051(c) is not jurisdictional and that the Texas Workforce Commission had subject‑matter jurisdiction; consequently, the Commission’s final adjudication is preclusive under res judicata, barring Igal’s subsequent breach‑of‑contract suit. Justice BRISTER dissented, arguing the dismissal was procedural and should not preclude a later court action.