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Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code § 5007.218

EXPENSE POLICY

Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 139 (H.B. 1642), Sec. 5, eff

The port commission shall adopt an expense policy that includes:

(1) spending guidelines for meals, lodging, and entertainment, including a process for handling and documenting exceptions to the guidelines if business needs require an exception;

(2) clear expense report protocols, including:

(A) the use of cash advances;

(B) the separation of reports from port commissioners and authority employees; and

(C) clear lines of accountability for the submission of reports; and

(3) a prohibition on the use of authority funds for a meal for a port commissioner or an authority employee that is not part of:

(A) approved travel for authority business;

(B) a ceremonial or business-related function with outside parties;

(C) an employee training program; or

(D) an event with the purpose of employee recognition, seasonal celebration, or building morale.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.