David E. Kaup v. Texas Workforce Commission and Global Security Consulting, Global Security Associates

OPINION

Harvey Brown, Justice

David Kaup was denied unemployment benefits by the Texas Workforce Commission upon the TWC’s finding that he was fired by his employer, Global Securities, for misconduct. After unsuccessfully appealing that decision to the TWC Appeal Tribunal, Kaup appealed to the district court. TWC filed a motion for summary judgment, which the trial court granted. The trial court entered a final judgment, holding that there was substantial evidence to support the TWC decision and affirming that judgment. 1 Kaup contends that the trial court erred by granting TWC’s…