34 TAC §5.22
The Comptroller of Public Accounts proposes an amendment
to §5.22, concerning incorporation by reference: "State of Texas Travel
Allowance Guide."
The amendment is necessary because of the issuance of a new "State of Texas
Travel Allowance Guide" by the comptroller in December 1999. The new guide
reflects changes made by the 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999 to the
Travel Regulations Act and to the travel provisions of the General Appropriations
Act. The new guide also includes policy changes that are intended to promote
efficiency and eliminate ambiguities concerning the travel of state officers
and employees. Chapter 10 of the new guide lists the major differences between
it and the previous guide. A copy of the new guide is available upon request
from Claims Division, P.O. Box 13528, Austin, Texas 78711.
Mike Reissig, Director of Estimates, has determined that for the first
five-year period the amendment will be in effect there will be no foreseeable
implications relating to costs or revenues of the state or local governments.
A statement of fiscal implications for small businesses is not required by
the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Mr. Reissig also has determined that for each year of the first five years
the amendment is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of adopting
the amendment will be making clearer certain language used in the travel guide
to help ensure travel funds are spent in accordance with the law. There is
no significant anticipated economic cost to individuals who are required to
comply with the proposed amendment.
Comments on the proposal may be addressed to Joani Bishop, Manager of Claims
Division, P.O. Box 13528, Austin, Texas 78711. If a person wants to ensure
that the comptroller considers and responds to a comment made about this proposal,
then the person must ensure that the comptroller receives the comment not
later than the 30th day after the issue date of the
Texas Register
in which this proposal appears. If the 30th day is a
state or national holiday, Saturday, or Sunday, then the first workday after
the 30th day is the deadline.
The amendment is proposed under the Government Code, §660.021,
which requires the comptroller to adopt rules to administer the Travel Regulations
Act and the travel provisions of the General Appropriations Act.
The amendment implements the Government Code, §§660.001 - 660.208.
The amendment also implements the following provisions of the General Appropriations
Act: Article III, §§7, 9, and 12; §§9-5.01 - 9- 5.07; §9-5.10;
Rider 10 in the appropriations to the Texas Lottery Commission; Rider 40 in
the appropriations to the Department of Human Services; Rider 23 in the appropriations
to the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services; Rider 78 in the appropriations
to the Texas Education Agency; Rider 18 in the appropriations to the Department
of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; and Rider 19 in the appropriations
to the Department of Public Safety.
§5.22. Incorporation by Reference: "State of Texas Travel Allowance Guide."
The "State of Texas Travel Allowance Guide," which was issued by the
comptroller in
December 1999
[
January 1998
] and filed
with the secretary of state, is incorporated by reference as a section. The
guide is published by the comptroller in Austin, Texas, and copies may be
obtained from the comptroller upon request.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State, on March 9, 2000.
TRD-200001811
Martin Cherry
Special Counsel
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 23, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 463-4062