Travis County, Texas, Petitioner v. Pelzel & Associates, Inc., Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that Texas Local Government Code § 89.004 does not waive sovereign immunity for suits against a county and that Travis County’s conduct in withholding liquidated damages did not constitute a waiver, so the trial court lacked subject‑matter jurisdiction and the appellate judgment was reversed. Justice Enoch dissented, arguing that the county waived immunity by entering into the contract.