Can a Texas government official be held personally liable when sued in their official capacity?

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This question has been addressed in 1 Texas court opinion(s), including Mergel v. Bigby. An official sued only in their official capacity cannot personally appeal a judgment after leaving office; to protect their individual interests or reputation, they must formally intervene in their individual capacity while the trial court still has jurisdiction.

Official Capacity Suits

Can a Texas government official be held personally liable when sued in their official capacity?