Law Offices Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P. a registered limited liability partnership including professional corporations One Moody Plaza Galveston, Texas 77550 Galveston (409) 765-5525 Houston (713) 480-5278 Telecopier (409) 766-6424 April 26, 2006Opinion and Consent of Counsel • April 27th, 2006 • American National Variable Annuity Separate Account
Contract Type FiledApril 27th, 2006 CompanyRE: American National Variable Annuity Separate Account ("Separate Account") Post-Effective Amendment No. 8 to Form N-4; File No. 333-33856; Opinion and Consent of Counsel