Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso v. Gloria Bustillos

Summary

The Eighth District Court of Appeals of Texas reversed the trial court’s denial of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso’s plea to the jurisdiction. The court rendered judgment dismissing Gloria Bustillos’ claims for lack of jurisdiction and ordered her to pay the appellate costs.

Holdings

1. The trial court erred in denying the plea to the jurisdiction, and Bustillos's claims must be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the trial court erred by denying Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso's plea to the jurisdiction.

Disposition

reversed