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Tex. Lab. Code § 201.012 (2026)

Definition Of Misconduct

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Sec. 201.012. DEFINITION OF MISCONDUCT. (a) "Misconduct" means mismanagement of a position of employment by action or inaction, neglect that jeopardizes the life or property of another, intentional wrongdoing or malfeasance, intentional violation of a law, or violation of a policy or rule adopted to ensure the orderly work and the safety of employees.

(b) The term "misconduct" does not include an act in response to an unconscionable act of an employer or superior.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

SUBCHAPTER C. DEFINITION OF EMPLOYER


Notes of Decisions
Cited in 39 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1994–2022 · leading case: Blanchard v. Brazos Forest Prods., L.P., 353 S.W.3d 569 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2011).
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Blanchard v. Brazos Forest Prods., L.P., 353 S.W.3d 569 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2011). · cites it 6× “See Tex. Lab.Code Ann. §§ 201.012(a), 207.044(a) (West 2006).”
Collingsworth Gen. Hosp. v. Hunnicutt, 988 S.W.2d 706 (Tex. 1998). · cites it 4× “Among other things, the violation must amount to "misconduct" as defined in Texas Labor Code § 201.012: mismanagement of a position of employment by action or inaction, neglect that jeopardizes the life or property of another, intentional wrongdoing or malfeasance, intentional…”
David E. Kaup v. Texas Workforce Comm'n & Global Sec. Consulting, 456 S.W.3d 289 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2014). · cites it 3× “) (citing Tex. Lab.code Ann. § 201.012). “The statutory definition of ‘misconduct’ requires only that the employee violate a rule or policy adopted to ensure orderly work or safety.”
City of Houston v. Tippy, 991 S.W.2d 330 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1999). “Tex.Lab.Code § 201.012(a) (emphasis added); see also Morgan, 877 S.”
Edwards v. Texas Emp. Comm'n, 936 S.W.2d 462 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1997). “” Tex. Lab. Code Ann. § 201.012 (Vernon 1996).”
Kellum v. Texas Workforce Comm'n, 188 S.W.3d 411 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2006). “Danone Waters presented no evidence and made no argument to either the TWC or the trial court to show that its broad policy of disciplining employees who are dishonest was adopted to ensure orderly work and safety. Nor did Danone Waters present any argument or evidence to show…”
Santillan v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 203 S.W.3d 502 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2006). “The statute defines misconduct: (a) “Misconduct” means mismanagement of a position of employment by action or inaction, neglect that jeopardizes the life or property of another, intentional wrongdoing or malfeasance, intentional violation of a law, or violation of a policy or…”
Murray v. Texas Workforce Comm'n, 337 S.W.3d 522 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2011). “See Tex. Lab.Code Ann. § 201.012. We decline to expand the definition of “misconduct” beyond the plain wording of the statute.”
City of Houston v. Morris, 23 S.W.3d 505 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2000). “” Tex. Lab.Code § 201.012. 3 . In Collingsworth, Fredonia Hunnicutt was fired from her job at Collingsworth General Hospital after the hospital learned that she *509 had pled guilty to the felony charge of aggravated assault.”
Texas Workforce Comm'n v. City of Houston, 274 S.W.3d 263 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2008). “Tex Lab.Code Ann. § 201.012(a) (Vernon 2006).”
Texas Emp. Comm'n v. Morgan, 877 S.W.2d 11 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1994). · cites it 2× “The TexLab.Code § 201.012 defines misconduct as: Mismanagement of a position of employment by action or inaction, neglect that jeopardizes the life or property of another, intentional wrongdoing or malfeasance, intentional violation of a law, or violation of a policy or rule…”
Texas Workforce Comm'n v. BL II Logistics, L.L.C., 237 S.W.3d 875 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2007). “” Tex. Lab. Code Ann. § 201.012 (Vernon 2006).”
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Tex. Lab. Code § 201.012(a): 8 cases
Blanchard v. Brazos Forest Prods., L.P., 353 S.W.3d 569 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2011). “See Tex. Lab.Code Ann. §§ 201.012(a), 207.044(a) (West 2006).”
Collingsworth Gen. Hosp. v. Hunnicutt, 988 S.W.2d 706 (Tex. 1998). “Among other things, the violation must amount to "misconduct" as defined in Texas Labor Code § 201.012: mismanagement of a position of employment by action or inaction, neglect that jeopardizes the life or property of another, intentional wrongdoing or malfeasance, intentional…”
City of Houston v. Tippy, 991 S.W.2d 330 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1999). “Tex.Lab.Code § 201.012(a) (emphasis added); see also Morgan, 877 S.”
David E. Kaup v. Texas Workforce Comm'n & Global Sec. Consulting, 456 S.W.3d 289 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2014). “) (citing Tex. Lab.code Ann. § 201.012). “The statutory definition of ‘misconduct’ requires only that the employee violate a rule or policy adopted to ensure orderly work or safety.”
Texas Workforce Comm'n v. City of Houston, 274 S.W.3d 263 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2008). “Tex Lab.Code Ann. § 201.012(a) (Vernon 2006).”
Tex. Lab. Code § 201.012(b): 2 cases
Rodriguez v. Texas Emp. Comm'n, 936 S.W.2d 67 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 1996).
Texas Workforce Comm'n & Jessie J. Cotter v. R.D. Wallace Oil Co., No. 07-21-00283-CV (Tex. App.—Amarillo Nov. 9, 2022).
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