Caballero v. Central Power and Light Co.

OPINION

GAMMAGE, Justice.

This cause presents questions of first impression — the procedures required by, and relief available under, the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act. Tex. Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 5221k (Vernon 1987) (“TCHRA”). 1 Richard Caballero sued Central Power & Light Company (CP & L) for employment discrimination based on “handicap.” On jury findings favorable to Caballero, the trial court rendered judgment that Caballero recover monetary damages for lost past earnings and diminished future earning capacity. The court of appeals reversed and remanded, holding that TCHRA was…