Texas Workforce Commission v. the City of Houston, Texas

Opinion issued October 23, 2008

In The

Court of Appeals

For The

First District of Texas

NO. 01-07-01100-CV

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION, Appellant

V

THE CITY OF HOUSTON, Appellee

On Appeal from the 133rd District Court

Harris County, Texas

Trial Court Cause No. 2005-50704

O P I N I O N

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) appeals the trial court's summary judgment reversing TWC's decision that Sally Trimble was entitled to receive unemployment compensation. We reverse and render judgment for TWC.

BACKGROUND

Factual Background

Sally R. Trimble began working for the Houston Fire Department (HFD) on March 22,…