Galveston Independent School District v. Jaco

OPINION

TRACY CHRISTOPHER, Justice.

Brent Jaco sued Galveston Independent District, alleging that he was constructively discharged from his position as the District’s Director of Athletics because he reported to the University Interscholastic League (“UIL”) that a Ball High School student played on the school’s football team when in violation of the UIL’s parent-residency rule. According to Jaco, the District’s action violated the Whistleblower Act, under which a governmental employer waives immunity from claims that it took adverse employment action against an employee for reporting illegal…