EAO 543

Based on the requestor’s facts described in this opinion, the executive director of a state agency would not receive an “honorarium” for purposes of section 36.07(a) of the Penal Code or a “benefit” for purposes of section 36.08 of the Penal Code by accepting a reimbursement of certain travel expenses that are payable by the state agency. The executive director would not be required to report the reimbursement on a personal financial statement.