Texas Southern University v. Gilford

OPINION

DAVIE L. WILSON, Justice (Retired).

Appellee, Mary Gilford, fell down a flight of stairs at Texas Southern University (“TSU”). Gilford brought suit against TSU for damages, alleging a premises de-feet due to a loose handrail. TSU filed a combined plea to the jurisdiction, motion to dismiss, and motion for summary judgment, all of which the trial court denied. In this interlocutory appeal, 1 TSU claims that: (1) Gilford was not an invitee under the Texas Tort Claims Act (the “Act”) because she did not pay tuition or receive financial aid, and (2) as a licensee, Gilford did not allege…