Arreaga v. Bexar County Sheriff's Department

Opinion by:

KAREN ANGELINI, Justice.

Roger Arreaga appeals the trial court’s judgment affirming the Bexar County Sheriffs Civil Service Commission’s (“Commission”) decision to demote him. Arreaga brings four issues on appeal. We overrule all issues and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Background

Arreaga, a deputy sheriff, was demoted for detrimental conduct and for violating civil service rules. The Commission upheld Arreaga’s demotion. Arreaga appealed that decision to district court. After a bench trial, the trial court affirmed the Commission’s decision.

Substantial Evidence Rule

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