Tarrant County v. McQuary

OPINION

BOB McCOY, Justice.

I. Introduction

In one issue, Appellant Tarrant County, Texas, brings this interlocutory appeal, asserting that the trial court erred by denying its plea to the jurisdiction. See Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem.Code Ann. § 51.014(a)(8) (Vernon 2008). We reverse and render.

II. Background

Appellee Deborah L. McQuary sued Tarrant County, alleging that it had terminated her employment in violation of the Texas Whistleblower Act. See Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §§ 554.001-.010 (Vernon 2004). In its plea to the jurisdiction, Tarrant County argued that McQuary failed to satisfy government…