Handbook of Business Procedures

11.1. TRAVEL INTRODUCTION AND RESOURCES

A. Introduction

The rules and regulations covering travel reimbursement come from several sources. The University of Texas is governed by the State of Texas Travel Regulations Act, the General Appropriations Act, Rules and Regulations of the University of Texas System Board of Regents, and official interpretations of the Travel Act as made by the State Comptroller of Public Accounts. The most relevant rules have been condensed into this part of the Handbook of Business Procedures for quick reference. When the rules for local accounts differ from state accounts, the difference is noted.

Note: Deans, vice presidents, or unit business officers may have additional requirements for travel expenditures.

Travel reimbursements are processed by Travel Services.

Travel Services

Travel Rules and Regulations slideshow*

Local Travel Checklist**

State Travel Checklist**

Prospective Employee Travel Cheat Sheet***

B. References

Federal Travel Regulation

Internal Revenue Service Publication 463, Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses

OANDA.com—The Currency Site

State Comptroller of Public Accounts Travel Information

Travel Rules and Regulations slideshow*

University of Texas System Board of Regents' Rules and Regulations

C. Related Offices

Office of the President

     http://president.utexas.edu/

Texas Department of Transportation—Flight Sharing

     http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/aviation/sharing.html

Texas Legislative Budget Board

     http://www.lbb.state.tx.us/

Texas Office of State-Federal Relations

     http://www.osfr.state.tx.us/contents.htm

Texas State Comptroller of Public Accounts

     http://www.window.state.tx.us/

Travel Management Services

     https://travel.utexas.edu/

Payment Services - Travel Services

     https://purchasing.utexas.edu/travel/travel-servicess

United States General Services Administration

     http://www.gsa.gov

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