The Brief
- Two state troopers were awarded nearly $1.7 million
- An Austin jury found that the Texas DPS racially discriminated against them
- Texas DPS said they do not discuss pending litigation
AUSTIN, Texas – A federal jury has awarded nearly $1.7 million to two state troopers after finding that the Texas Department of Public Safety racially discriminated against them.
The backstory:
The nearly $1.7 million verdict was centered on claims of unequal treatment, retaliation, and a racially hostile work environment inside Texas DPS.…