Stimpson v. Plano Independent School District

I concur with the majority’s holding that PISD is protected by the Texas Torts Claims Act and is immune from this suit in tort. However, I dissent from the majority’s reversal of the summary judgment entered in favor of Superintendent Hendrick and Principal Hunt.

It is undisputed that Hendrick and Hunt are employees of PISD and as such, are immune from liability for actions performed within the scope of their employment, except in limited circumstances, not relevant here. See Russell v. Edgewood Independent School District, 406 S.W.2d 249, 252 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1966, no writ);…