Caution: Contracting with Texas and Municipalities

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Caution: Contracting with Texas and Municipalities

Companies that often contract with the government or a government agency may already be aware, but everyone should understand how sovereign immunity applies and protects the government even when breaching a contract. The Supreme Court of Texas had a landmark decision in June of 2016 that changed the way many approach government contracts. It is likely that a clause in a contract with a governmental entity in Texas that waives immunity or


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