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Miscellaneous Expenditures
- Transportation
- Payments and Fees
- Assignments of Payments from the State
- Cancellation Fees and Similar Charges
- Membership Fees
- Refunds
- Retainage
- Taxes and Fees Assessed by Governmental Entities
- Payment Voucher Approval and Certification
- Payment Voucher Approval by Oversight Agencies
- Payment Voucher Deletion of Posted and Non-posted Transactions
- Interpreters for the Deaf or Hearing Impaired
- Entertainment
- Grants and Honoraria
- Major Information Systems and Projects
- Insurance
- Investments
- Real and Personal State Property
- Real and Personal Property
- Leasehold Improvements
- Purchases of Real Property by State Agencies
- Purchases of Real Property by the Governor
- Purchases of Real Property by the Texas Facilities Commission
- Acquisition of Historic Structures
- Leasing Space for State Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education
- Purchases of Real Property Held in Trust
- Personal Residences
- Damaged, Lost, or Stolen State Property
- Leased Office Space
- Mail and Postal Services
- Claims
- Communications
- Employee and Volunteer Programs
- Seminars, Conferences and Group Examinations Sponsored By State Agencies
- State Preferences in Procuring Goods and Services
- Utility Services
- Gifts to State Agencies
eXpendit
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Entertainment
A state agency may constitutionally pay for entertainment expenses for non-state employees if the payment furthers a state purpose that is connected with the agency’s statutory responsibilities.
See also: Alcohol
Documentation Requirements [+]
A state agency must retain documentation in its files showing the proper public purpose served by paying for the entertainment expenses, and the link between the expenses and the agency’s statutory responsibilities.
Source [+]
Opinion of Texas Attorney General No. MW-206 (1980).
Resources
- State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide
- Publications and Downloadable Data
- Definitions
References
- Texas Constitution and Statutes
- State Budget for Current Biennium
- Texas Attorney General Opinions
- Texas Administrative Code (TAC):
- FMX’s Purchase
- Comptroller Expenditure Codes
Tools
- Purchase Voucher form (73-170)
- Travel Voucher form (73-174)
- Discount Cost Effectiveness Calculator
- Prompt Payment Interest Calculator
- Prompt Payment Due Date and Interest Calculator
Training
- See the Training Center for a list of classes and contacts.
Contacts
- Statewide Procurement Division
- Agency Purchase Contacts
- Email the Expenditure Assistance section
- Call Expenditure Assistance:
(512) 475-0966