Opinion No.

Office of the Attorney General — State of Texas John Cornyn Mr. Jim Nelson Commissioner of Education Texas Education Agency 1701 North Congress Austin, Texas 78701

Re: Whether payments made to a departing superintendent described as settlement of actual or contemplated litigation are "severance payments" under section 11.201(c) of the Education Code, and related questions (RQ-0142-JC)

Dear Mr. Nelson:

You ask whether various amounts paid to a departing superintendent are "severance payments" under section 11.201(c) of the Education Code that must be reported to the Commissioner of Education and…