Case: City Of Houston V. Wills, No. 14-23-00581-CV, 2024 WL 334243 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] July 9, 2024)
If you or someone you care about is being discriminated against at work, our New Mexico work discrimination lawyer is available for a free consultation to discuss your situation.
The Short Story
A Houston officer was moved from the mounted patrol (working with horses) to patrol duties. She argued the reassignment was discriminatory.
What The Court Decided
The court found the change didn’t meet the adverse‑action standard—even under the newer, more forgiving federal rule—because “prestige” wasn’t proven beyond personal preference.
What This Means For Texas Employees
A transfer without a cut in pay, rank, or objective career harm may not be enough. Document tangible harms—lost stipends, overtime, specialized training, or promotion paths.
If you would like to speak to a discrimination lawyer, Roger Davie is a Board Certified Employment Lawyer who has been helping people throughout Texas and New Mexico for over 35 years. Reach out to Davie & Valdez P.C. today.