Universities of Texas at Austin v. Joki

GAMMAGE, Justice.

Kathleen L. Joki and seven other plaintiffs, employees of The University of Texas at Austin (“The University”), sued The University in county court alleging they were denied salary increases to which they were entitled under appropriations legislation enacted in 1981 by the 67th Texas Legislature. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Joki, et al., on the issue of liability and later signed a final judgment awarding back pay to the eight plaintiffs. Plaintiffs requested but were denied attorney’s fees and a declaratory judgment. We will affirm the judgment.

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