Opinion ID: 10696
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: conclusion

Text: We conclude that Cervantez's First Amended Petition stated a federal claim on its face that 6 Although Cervantez has not alleged violations of Title VII, his state-law claims under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act are analogous. See Schroeder v. Texas Iron Works, Inc., 813 S.W.2d 483, 485 (Tex.1991). was sufficient to support federal subject matter jurisdiction. As a result, this case was properly removable on January 6, 1994, when Cervantez filed his First Amended Petition in state court. Because Bexar County waited until July 19, 1995, to file its first notice of removal, we hold that notice of removal was untimely. Therefore, Bexar County waived its right to remove this case to federal court. The judgment of the district court is VACATED and this action is REMANDED to the district court with instructions to REMAND this case to state court.