Royce Graff, Debra Lynn Graff, Bobby Hausmon and Betty Hausmon, Petitioners v. Brett Beard and Dorothy Beard…

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals and held that Texas common law does not impose a duty on a social host who provides alcohol to an intoxicated adult guest who the host knows will drive. The Court declined to adopt the appellate standard that created such a duty, emphasizing lack of historical common‑law duty, the absence of a control relationship, and policy considerations.