Harris County Housing Authority v. Guy Rankin, IV

OPINION

LAURA CARTER HIGLEY, Justice.

The Harris County Housing Authority appeals the trial court’s denial of its motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction after Guy Rankin, IV sued it for breach of contract, anticipatory breach of contract, and fraud. In three issues, the Housing Authority argues the trial court lacked subject-matter jurisdiction over each of Rankin’s claims.

We affirm, in part, and reverse, in part.

Background

Rankin served as the chief executive officer for the Housing Authority for a number of years. Rankin had an employment contract with the Housing Authority for the work he…