Frances Ramirez Leyva v. Crystal City, Texas

OPINION

Opinion by: PHYLIS J. SPEEDLIN, Justice.

Frances Ramirez Leyva appeals from the trial court’s order granting Crystal City’s plea to the jurisdiction and dismissing her suit under the Texas Whistleblower Act. See Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §§ 554.001-.010 (West 2004). We reverse the court’s order and remand to the trial court for further proceedings.

Factual and PROCEDURAL Background

Frances Leyva was employed by Crystal City for approximately ten years as the Utility Clerk. Leyva was responsible for preparing utility statements and accepting utility payments. Part of her duties included locking…