State treasurer to appeal whistleblower lawsuit

[TexasTowelie]

2. There would be no incentive for anyone to be a whistleblower against the state

if sovereign immunity did apply. In these instances the public interest is served best by not allowing a sovereign immunity defense.

In this particular case there is an additional public concern because the treasurer is serving himself by distributing promotional materials and electioneering. The case should proceed and the treasurer should reimburse the state for the cost of the promotional materials, the time spent by state employees storing and shipping the materials, and any other shipping costs (e.g., postage).