Texas Statutes
Article 35.27. Reimbursement of Nonresident Witnesses
Section 2A. Direct Payment of Transportation or Lodging Expenses

Sec. 2A. DIRECT PAYMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OR LODGING EXPENSES. If this article requires the state to reimburse a witness for transportation or lodging expenses, the state may instead directly pay a commercial transportation company or commercial lodging establishment for those expenses.