Ysleta Independent School District v. Monarrez

In this wrongful termination suit, we consider whether there is legally sufficient evidence that Ysleta Independent School District (the “District”) engaged in gender discrimination when it fired two male employees for violating time clock procedures. The court of appeals held that the evidence was sufficient. 170 S.W.3d 122. We disagree, and we reverse.

Gustavo Monarrez and Jose Rodriguez were employed as bus mechanics with the District. They were paid an hourly wage, which required them to submit time cards. One day after work, they went to a bar, and after an evening of drinking, Rodriguez…