Barron v. Cook Children's Health Care System

OPINION

SUE WALKER, Justice.

I. Introduction

Wesley Barron appeals the trial court’s summary judgment in favor of Cook Children’s Health Care System (“CCHCS”) and Cook Children’s Physician Network (“CCPN”) (collectively “Appellees”). In two issues, Barron contends that Texas Health and Safety Code section 161.134 applies to CCHCS and CCPN employees who are terminated for reporting violations of law and that she reported a “violation of law.” We will affirm.

II. Factual and Procedural Background

Barron is a licensed vocational nurse who worked in an office staffed by two pediatric physicians. 1…