Presidio Independent School District v. Scott

At issue in this case is whether Texas Education Code § 21.307 requires the Commissioner of Education’s consent before an appeal of his decision in a dispute between a teacher and a school district can proceed in a Travis County district court. After the Commissioner adjudicates the dispute between a teacher and a school district, § 21.307(a) allows “[ejither party” to appeal the Commissioner’s decision in one of two possible venues: (1) a district court in the school district’s county; or (2) “if agreed by all parties, a district court in Travis County.” Here, both Presidio Independent…