Opinion No.

Honorable George W. McNiel Texas State Auditor John H. Reagan State Office Bldg. P. O. Box 12067 Austin, Texas 78711

Re: Whether commissioner of education accrues vacation time

Dear Mr. McNiel:

You ask whether the commissioner of education is entitled to accrue vacation time and, if so, to receive payment for any such entitlement upon termination of employment. We answer both questions in the negative.

Article 6252-8b, V.T.C.S., provides in pertinent part:

Section 1. A state employee who resigns, is dismissed, or separated from state employment shall be entitled to be paid in a lump sum for all…