Texas follows the at-will employment doctrine — employers can fire employees for any reason or no reason, with limited exceptions. Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires someone for an illegal reason.
Illegal Reasons for Termination
- Discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin
- Retaliation for reporting workplace violations (whistleblowing)
- Exercising FMLA leave rights
- Filing a workers' compensation claim