Sec. 660.114. DIRECT PAYMENTS TO COMMERCIAL LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS. (a) A state agency may request that a commercial lodging establishment bill the agency directly for a lodging expense. A state agency shall submit receipts regarding the expense to the comptroller on request in the manner required by the comptroller.
(b) If a direct payment to a commercial lodging establishment is authorized under this section, any meal expenses incurred at the establishment may be paid directly to the establishment. A state agency shall submit receipts about the expenses to the comptroller on request in the manner required by the comptroller.
(c) If a reimbursement to a state employee for a lodging or meal expense would not be authorized, a direct payment to a commercial lodging establishment for the expense is prohibited.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1300, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees
Subchapter F. Meal, Lodging, and Incidental Expenses
Section 660.111. Reimbursement Requirement
Section 660.112. Amount of Reimbursement
Section 660.113. Restricted Reimbursements
Section 660.114. Direct Payments to Commercial Lodging Establishments
Section 660.116. Hotel Occupancy and Similar Taxes