Texas Employment Commission v. Tates

REYNOLDS, Chief Justice.

Texas Employment Commission denied unemployment benefits to Eddie Lee Tates upon the finding that he was discharged by his employer, Southwestern Electric Supply, for misconduct. On appeal by Tates, the district court, reciting its finding that there is not substantial evidence to support the decision of TEC, reversed TEC’s decision. Appealing, TEC presents the single contention that substantial evidence supports its decision.1 Agreeing, we reverse and render.

If TEC correctly decided that Tates was guilty of misconduct, he would not be entitled to receive unemployment…