Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 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.Tex. Gov't. Code § 660.114
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1300, Sec. 10, eff. 9/1/1997.