Honhorst v. University of North Texas

OPINION

DAVID L. RICHARDS, Justice.

Introduction

Appellant Van Honhorst appeals the summary judgment granted in favor of appellees, the University of North Texas (the University) and Imogene Walden (Walden) on his wrongful termination suit. In two points, appellant contends the trial court erred in granting summary judgment because sovereign immunity does not bar appellant’s anti-discrimination suit under Texas Labor Code Section 451. Because we hold the legislature did not waive sovereign immunity under the statute by clear and unambiguous language, we affirm.

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