The University of Texas-Pan American, Petitioner v. Tony Aguilar and Kay Marie Aguilar, Respondents

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that it had jurisdiction to hear the interlocutory appeal because the Court of Appeals decision conflicted with prior decisions, and that the University’s safety manual was not evidence of actual knowledge of the danger posed by a water hose. Accordingly, the Court found no actual knowledge required for a waiver of sovereign immunity and reversed the Court of Appeals, dismissing the case.