Aponte v. Department of Family & Protective Services Case remanded to the 284th District Court of Montgomery County, Texas.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT July 18, 2025 FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS Nathan Ochsner, Clerk HOUSTON DIVISION ERIC G. APONTE, § § Plaintiff, § v. § CIVIL ACTION NO. 25-297 § TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES § AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES, § § Defendant. § MEMORANDUM AND OPINION This case is a reminder that it is important to keep one’s personal life separate from one’s work life. Eric Aponte sues his former employer, the Texas Department of Families and Protective Services, asserting claims for discrimination and retaliation. (Docket Entry No. 1-3). The Department moved to dismiss all…