Introduction to Payment Processing Policy

Payees can receive their state payments electronically (direct deposit) or as a warrant (state check).

For a helpful overview of state payment processing, see State Payee Payment Resources.

This section covers the basic legal requirements and Comptroller’s office policies that affect payment processing. Specific requirements are detailed in separate sections:

• Warrant Hold
• Direct Deposit

State agencies and institutions of higher education should also see:

• eXpendit (FPP I.005), including:
  • Payment Scheduling
  • Prompt Payment
• Texas Payroll/Personnel Resource (FPP F.027)