Sec. 451.002.  REMEDIES;  BURDEN OF PROOF.  (a)  A person who violates Section 451.001 is liable for reasonable damages incurred by the employee as a result of the violation.
(b)  An employee discharged in violation of Section 451.001 is entitled to reinstatement in the former position of employment.
(c)  The burden of proof in a proceeding under this section is on the employee.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.