TIJERINA v. CITY OF TYLER

No. D-2185.

846 S.W.2d 825 (1992)

Antony TIJERINA, Petitioner, v. CITY OF TYLER, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Texas.

Rehearing Overruled January 27, 1993.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David R. Weiner, Thomas J. Stutz, Dallas, for petitioner.

Sharon K. Fisher, Gary C. Landers, Tyler, for respondent.


OPINION

DOGGETT, Justice.

We consider whether a fire department employee is entitled to pay for time spent on call and determine that both of the applicable statutes mandate such compensation.

I.

Antony Tijerina worked as a fire investigator for the City of Tyler from September 16, 1984, through April 27, 1987. In addition to working a 40-hour week, Tijerina was sometimes available for recall...

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