University of Texas-Pan American v. De Los Santos

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice CHAVEZ.

This is an interlocutory appeal of the denial of a plea to the jurisdiction filed by the University of Texas-Pan American, in a case brought against it by Rebecca De Los Santos, a former employee.

Facts and Procedural History

De Los Santos was employed by the University as an assistant athletic director with responsibilities for academics and compliance with regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Conflicts arose at the University athletic department concerning De Los Santos’s interpretation of NCAA rules. On May 11, 1994, the…