Sec. 93.003. REIMBURSEMENT. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a member of the council may be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred while conducting the business of the council at the same rate provided for state employees in the General Appropriations Act, provided funds are appropriated to the department for this purpose.
(b) If funds are not appropriated to support reimbursement of travel expenses, the commissioner may authorize reimbursement of the travel expenses incurred by a member while conducting the business of the council, as provided in the General Appropriations Act, if the commissioner finds on application of the member that travel for council business imposes a financial hardship on the member.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1411, Sec. 25.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 732 (H.B. 2344), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies
Chapter 93 - Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 93.002. Appointment of Council; Terms of Members
Section 93.004. Duties of Department; Funds
Section 93.005. Consultants; Advisory Committee
Section 93.007. Restrictions on Council Appointment, Membership, or Employment
Section 93.008. Removal of Council Member
Section 93.009. Presiding Officer