I would like to help you but need a little more information.

Please understand that this forum does not create an attorney-client relationship. It is just not feasible to become fully informed without sitting down, face to face. This is especially true without an opportunity for interaction or review of relevant documents and other evidence. Finally, there is simply no substitute for a consultation with an experienced attorney in your state.

I am an employment law attorney here in Texas, and I need to know whether the non-profit was supported by Fed or State funds.

Thanks,

Len

Well, you have definitely received a harsh introduction to the status of employment law in Texas. The attorney you visited with is basically correct. This is a "right to work" state which limits Texas employees in many respects.

I also agree about the retaliation issue. I'm not aware of any legal theory that would help you there.

However, there is one very small chance that you could seek relief. When a organization is state, and more importantly federally, funded, and then commits fraud, you can pursue a claim known as "Qui Tam". These types of actions first require that the federal and state authorities be given an opportunity to investigate and pursue claims. However, as the whistleblower, you can step into the shoes of the government and take the lead.

The only "Qui Tam" lawyer I know that has been successful is Jeff Blackburn in Amarillo, Texas.

That is probably not the answer you wanted, but in Texas, that is often the type of answer I have to give people, over the internet, or in person.

I wish you the best.

Len

The multi-state aspect of the organization might help in terms of state v. fed venues, but the actual jurisdiction in terms of available remedies will be TX and Fed only.

As far as Qui Tam go any good legal search engine and use terms "Qui Tam" employment, whistleblower, etc.

Len