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Discussing immunity in Texas

5 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1931–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

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Also cited on this issue (80)

CaseCitedYears
Univ. of Tex. Health Sci. Ctr. at Hous. v. Rios green
tex · 2017
12025–2025
Dr. Behzad Nazari, D.D.S. v. State green
tex · 2018
2 sentences

2025Party Texas Department 481 S.W.3d 640 , 113 of Public Safety v. Discussing immunity in the context of a personal injury claim. 642 (Tex. 2015) Bonilla Houston Belt & 487 S.W.3d 154 , Terminal Railway Discussing immunity in the context of an ultra vires action, where parties alleged 114 158-60 (Tex. Co. v. City of government actor improperly assess monetary charges. 2016) Houston University of Texas 542 S.W.3d 530 , Discussing immunity where government employer did not promote first-year Health Science 115 532-34 (Tex. resident to second-year residency, and the former resident asserted breach o

2025Party Texas Department 481 S.W.3d 640 , 113 of Public Safety v. Discussing immunity in the context of a personal injury claim. 642 (Tex. 2015) Bonilla Houston Belt & 487 S.W.3d 154 , Terminal Railway Discussing immunity in the context of an ultra vires action, where parties alleged 114 158-60 (Tex. Co. v. City of government actor improperly assess monetary charges. 2016) Houston University of Texas 542 S.W.3d 530 , Discussing immunity where government employer did not promote first-year Health Science 115 532-34 (Tex. resident to second-year residency, and the former resident asserted breach o

12025–2025
PKG Contracting, Inc. v. City of Mesquite green
tex · 2006
1 sentence

2025PKG Contracting, 197 S.W.3d 388 , 13 Inc. v. City of 388-89 (Tex. Discussing immunity in the context of quantum meruit and negligence claims.

12025–2025
City of Angleton v. USFilter Operating Services, Inc. green
tex · 2006
1 sentence

2025Mesquite 2006) City of Angleton v. 201 S.W.3d 677 , 14 USFilter Operating Remanding so the lower court could consider Reata’s impact on a counterclaim. 678 (Tex. 2006) Services, Inc. Port Neches-Groves ISD v. 201 S.W.3d 679 , Remanding so the lower court could consider Reata’s impact on a counterclaim 15 Pyramid 681 (Tex. 2006) sounding in contract.

12025–2025
State v. Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland green
tex · 2007
12025–2025
DALLAS FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION v. City of Dallas green
tex · 2007
1 sentence

2025Flynn Dallas Fire 231 S.W.3d 388 29 Fighters Ass'n v. Discussing immunity in context of breach of contract claim.

12025–2025
Houston Municipal Employees Pension System v. Ferrell green
tex · 2007
1 sentence

2025County Houston Mun. 248 S.W.3d 151 , Discussing immunity where plaintiff sought a declaratory judgment and injunctive 35 Emp.

12025–2025
Texas Department of Transportation v. Gutierrez green
tex · 2009
12025–2025
Jimmy Glen Riemer v. the State of Texas and Jerry Patterson, as Commissioner of the General Land Office of the State of Texas green
tex · 2013
12025–2025
City of Dallas v. Thompson green
tex · 2006
2 sentences

2025Inc. 2006) 210 S.W.3d 601 , City of Dallas v. 19 602-03 (Tex. Discussing immunity in the context of personal injury claims.

2025Inc. 2006) 210 S.W.3d 601 , City of Dallas v. 19 602-03 (Tex. Discussing immunity in the context of personal injury claims.

12025–2025
City of Houston v. Williams green
tex · 2007
12025–2025
Harris County Hospital District v. Tomball Regional Hospital green
tex · 2009
12025–2025
Dallas County v. Posey green
tex · 2009
2 sentences

2025Transp. v. York 845 (Tex. 2009) Tex. Dep’t of 284 S.W.3d 848 , 48 Transp. v. Discussing immunity where plaintiffs sued for premises liability. 849 (Tex. 2009) Gutierrez 6 Dallas Cnty. v. 290 S.W.3d 869 49 Discussing immunity where plaintiffs asserted wrongful death claims.

2025Transp. v. York 845 (Tex. 2009) Tex. Dep’t of 284 S.W.3d 848 , 48 Transp. v. Discussing immunity where plaintiffs sued for premises liability. 849 (Tex. 2009) Gutierrez 6 Dallas Cnty. v. 290 S.W.3d 869 49 Discussing immunity where plaintiffs asserted wrongful death claims.

12025–2025
Colquitt v. Brazoria County green
tex · 2010
12025–2025
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas v. Larry M. Gentilello, M.D. green
tex · 2013
1 sentence

2025Ass’n, Inc. 392 S.W.3d 635 , Briefly discussing immunity where plaintiff asserted takings claim and claim for 86 Riemer v. State 638 n.1 (Tex. trespass to try title against the State. 2013) Rusk State Hospital 392 S.W.3d 88 , 87 Discussing immunity in the context of a health care liability claim. v. Black 91 (Tex. 2012) University of Texas Southwestern 398 S.W.3d 680 , 88 Discussing immunity in the context of an anti-retaliation claim.

12025–2025
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Consolidated Independent School District v. Texas Political Subdivisions Property/Casualty Joint Self-Insurance Fund green
tex · 2006
12025–2025
In Re Texas Department of Transportation green
tex · 2007
12025–2025
City of Corsicana v. Stewart green
tex · 2008
12025–2025
The City of Houston v. Steve Williams green
tex · 2011
12025–2025
City of Dallas v. VSC, LLC green
tex · 2011
2 sentences

2025Norman 2011) LTTS Charter Sch., 342 S.W.3d 73 , 66 Inc. v. C2 Constr., Discussing immunity in the context of a breach-of-contract claim. 75 (Tex. 2011) Inc. 8 City of Dallas v. 347 S.W.3d 231 , Explaining Texas’s state constitution waived sovereign immunity where a plaintiff 67 VSC, LLC 236 (Tex. 2011) brought a claim under the Takings Clause of the Texas Constitution. 351 S.W.3d 460 (Tex. App.— Tex. Health & Austin 2011), Discussing immunity where Hospitals sought declaratory judgment and injunctive Hum.

2025Norman 2011) LTTS Charter Sch., 342 S.W.3d 73 , 66 Inc. v. C2 Constr., Discussing immunity in the context of a breach-of-contract claim. 75 (Tex. 2011) Inc. 8 City of Dallas v. 347 S.W.3d 231 , Explaining Texas’s state constitution waived sovereign immunity where a plaintiff 67 VSC, LLC 236 (Tex. 2011) brought a claim under the Takings Clause of the Texas Constitution. 351 S.W.3d 460 (Tex. App.— Tex. Health & Austin 2011), Discussing immunity where Hospitals sought declaratory judgment and injunctive Hum.

12025–2025
State v. Holland green
tex · 2007
1 sentence

2025Controls, Inc. 221 S.W.3d 639 , Holding that the State retains sovereign immunity against an alleged takings claim 25 State v. Holland 643-44 (Tex. because the claim sounded in contract. 2007) State v. Fidelity 223 S.W.3d 309 , Holding State waived immunity against defensive counterclaim by initiating 26 and Deposit Co. of 312 (Tex. 2007) litigation on a performance bond.

12025–2025
Texas a & M University System v. Koseoglu green
tex · 2007
12025–2025
City of Dallas v. Reed green
tex · 2008
12025–2025
City of Waco v. Lopez green
tex · 2008
12025–2025
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas v. Estate of Arancibia Ex Rel. Vasquez-Arancibia green
tex · 2010
1 sentence

2025Univ. of Tex. Sw. 324 S.W.3d 544 Discussing immunity where plaintiffs sued a governmental entity for the wrongful 58 Med.

12025–2025
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio v. Bailey green
tex · 2011
1 sentence

2025Ctr. at 332 S.W.3d 395 , 63 Discussing immunity in the context of a health care liability claim.

12025–2025
In Re Smith green
tex · 2011
12025–2025
City of Irving v. Inform Construction, Inc. green
tex · 2006
1 sentence

2025Eng’g, Inc. 2006) City of Irving v. 201 S.W.3d 693 , 18 Inform Constr., 693-94 (Tex. Discussing immunity in the context of a contract dispute.

12025–2025
Franka v. Velasquez green
tex · 2011
2 sentences

2025Lloyd's London Franka v. 332 S.W.3d 367 , 62 Discussing immunity in the context of a health care liability claim.

2025Lloyd's London Franka v. 332 S.W.3d 367 , 62 Discussing immunity in the context of a health care liability claim.

12025–2025
University of Texas at El Paso v. Herrera green
tex · 2010
1 sentence

2025Water Authority 322 S.W.3d 192 , Univ. of Tex. at El Discussing immunity where plaintiff sued governmental entity for workplace- 56 193, 202 (Tex. Paso v. Herrera related injuries. 2010) Colquitt v. 324 S.W.3d 539 Discussing immunity where plaintiff sued governmental entity for negligence and 57 Brazoria Cnty.

12025–2025
Travis Central Appraisal District v. Norman green
tex · 2011
2 sentences

2025Travis Central 342 S.W.3d 54 , 65 Appraisal Dist. v. 54-55 (Tex. Discussing immunity in the context of a retaliatory discharge claim.

2025Travis Central 342 S.W.3d 54 , 65 Appraisal Dist. v. 54-55 (Tex. Discussing immunity in the context of a retaliatory discharge claim.

12025–2025
Stephen F. Austin State University v. Flynn green
tex · 2007
12025–2025
City of Dallas v. Martin green
tex · 2011
12025–2025
City of Dallas v. Albert green
tex · 2011
12025–2025
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. v. Dallas Area Rapid Transit green
tex · 2012
12025–2025
City of Dallas v. Stewart green
tex · 2012
12025–2025
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department v. Sawyer Trust green
tex · 2011
12025–2025
Porretto v. Texas General Land Office green
tex · 2014
12025–2025
Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. v. Emmett green
tex · 2015
12025–2025
Texas Department of Public Safety v. Bonilla green
tex · 2015
12025–2025

Where else courts name it

IL 10 (1908–2004) CA 7 (1915–2024) LA 5 (1952–1981) TX 5 (1931–2025) NY 4 (1895–1946) MO 4 (1909–1960) IN 3 (1918–1926) ID 3 (1917–1968) MI 2 (1939–1967) KY 2 (1904–1975) WV 2 (1981–2015) AL 2 (1976–2000) PA 2 (2016–2016)

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