Sec. 660.007. CONSERVATION OF FUNDS. (a) A state agency shall minimize the amount of travel expenses paid or reimbursed by the agency. The agency shall ensure that each travel arrangement is the most cost effective considering all relevant circumstances.
(b) A state agency may specify a travel expense payment or reimbursement rate that is less than the maximum rate specified in this chapter or the travel provisions of the General Appropriations Act. The lower rate applies only to a travel expense incurred after the agency has notified the affected individuals in writing about the rate. The agency is solely responsible for enforcing the rate.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1300, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 660.003. Applicability
Section 660.004. Travel Expenses Paid or Reimbursed by Institutions of Higher Education
Section 660.005. Maximum Travel Expenses
Section 660.006. Travel of Prospective State Employees
Section 660.007. Conservation of Funds
Section 660.008. Travel Expenses Incurred While on Leave
Section 660.009. Inability to Perform Official State Business
Section 660.010. Travel Expenses Incurred to Obtain Medical Care
Section 660.011. Travel Expenses Incurred to Attend Funeral
Section 660.012. Travel Expenses Incurred Returning to Designated Headquarters
Section 660.013. Travel Expenses Incurred by Employees of Other Agencies
Section 660.014. Payments to Credit Card Issuers and Travel Agents
Section 660.015. Cancellation Charges
Section 660.017. Excess Reimbursements
Section 660.018. Multiple Advances or Reimbursements for a Travel Expense