Fowler v. Tyler Independent School District

OPINION

BRIAN HOYLE, Justice.

Bridget and Phil Fowler appeal the trial court’s dismissal of their premises liability lawsuit against the Tyler Independent School District (TISD) for want of jurisdiction based upon TISD’s sovereign immunity from suit. In their sole issue, the Fowl-ers assert that, at the time of the injury forming the basis of their lawsuit, TISD was not immune from suit. We affirm.

Background

On December 5, 2008, the Fowlers were attendees as spectators at a high school football playoff game between Gilmer High School and Atlanta High School, two public schools within the State…