City of San Antonio v. Butler

OPINION

Opinion by PAUL W. GREEN, Justice.

In this interlocutory appeal, the City of San Antonio appeals the trial court’s denial of the City’s plea to the jurisdiction based on governmental immunity. Because we hold the City’s immunity has not been waived under the facts of this case, we reverse the trial court’s order and render judgment dismissing the claims against the City.

Background

The City of San Antonio owns and operates a convention center known as the Alamodome. Appellees Keith and Debbie Butler were attending a KISS concert in the Alamodome when a drunken patron seated in the level…