Sec. 2171.051. PROVISION OF TRAVEL-RELATED SERVICES. (a) The central travel office shall monitor travel reservations and other travel arrangements required for business travel by a state employee or state agency and shall provide travel-related services as provided by this chapter.
(b) State agencies shall use the office's services to the maximum extent consistent with improved economy and efficiency.
(c) After approval by the comptroller, the central travel office shall designate state agencies that may use the services of the office. The comptroller shall approve the use of those services by the designated state agencies after the director of the travel division certifies to the comptroller that the central travel office is capable of providing those services.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1071 (H.B. 1524), Sec. 102, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - State Purchasing and General Services
Chapter 2171 - Travel and Vehicle Fleet Services
Section 2171.051. Provision of Travel-Related Services
Section 2171.052. Contracts With Providers of Travel Services
Section 2171.053. Contracts Not Subject to Competitive Bidding Requirements
Section 2171.054. Travel Voucher Audits
Section 2171.055. Participation in Travel Services Contracts