Hein v. Harris County

COLEMAN, Chief Justice.

This is an action for damages for personal injuries brought under the Texas Tort Claims Act, Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat.Ann. art. 6252-19. When the plaintiff rested the trial court withdrew the case from the jury and entered a judgment for the defendant. The question to be determined is whether the plaintiff plead, and produced evidence to support, a cause of action arising under the Texas Tort Claims Act. The judgment is affirmed.

The plaintiff was employed by Harris County in the Sign Shop. The Sign Shop had the responsibility of repairing, maintaining and installing all types…