Johnson v. Waxahachie Independent School District

OPINION

KENT C. SULLIVAN, Justice.

Appellants Tim Johnson and Ed White sued their former employer, Waxahachie Independent School District (“WISD”), for unlawful termination. Johnson and White alleged that WISD terminated their employment because they filed an employment grievance pursuant to Texas Government Code section 617.005. As is relevant to this appeal, WISD sought summary judgment on the ground that appellants’ claim does not fall within a recognized exception to the employment-at-will doctrine. The trial court granted summary judgment to WISD, prompting this appeal. Appellants urge…