Midland Independent School District v. Watley

OPINION

JIM R. WRIGHT, Chief Justice.

In this interlocutory appeal, Midland Independent School District (MISD) and Tom Holland (MISD’s assistant superintendent for personnel) appeal the trial court’s denial of MISD’s plea to the jurisdiction and Holland’s motion for summary judgment. We reverse and render.

Background Facts

Laura Gina Watley was employed by MISD from September 1990 until June 2000. On or about February 10, 2000, Watley was asked to prepare a written statement concerning the conduct of her supervisor, Dr. Ruby Moms, who was under investigation in a grievance proceeding. Upon…