City of Elsa v. M.A.L.

In this case we reaffirm that (1) “sue and be sued” provisions in city charters do not waive immunity from suit for monetary damages, and (2) governmental entities may be sued for injunctive relief under the Texas Constitution.

This case arose after three police officers resigned from the City of Elsa’s police force. A local news station reported that the police officers left the force after positive drug tests. The three officers then sued the City, alleging that it had improperly disclosed medical information under the Medical Practice Act, Tex. Occ.Code §§ 159.001-.010, had improperly…