Harris County Hospital District, Petitioner v. Tomball Regional Hospital, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that Harris County Hospital District’s governmental immunity was not waived by any statutory or constitutional provision, affirming that the district could not be sued for reimbursement of indigent care; the Court reversed the appellate decision and dismissed the case. Justice Jefferson dissented, arguing that the constitutional mandate creates a waiver of immunity and that the case should be remanded for injunctive relief.