Texas HB472 amends state employee reimbursement rules for groceries consumed while traveling on official business.

HB472 modifies Texas Government Code to allow state agencies to reimburse employees for groceries bought within their designated headquarters if consumed while traveling for official business. This reimbursement is subject to specific conditions, such as the purchase date being the day before or the day of travel. The bill also mandates that agencies develop policies for authorizing such reimbursements before they can be issued. This act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB472 amends state employee reimbursement rules for groceries consumed while traveling on official business.

HB472 modifies Texas Government Code to allow state agencies to reimburse employees for groceries bought within their designated headquarters if consumed while traveling for official business. This reimbursement is subject to specific conditions, such as the purchase date being the day before or the day of travel. The bill also mandates that agencies develop policies for authorizing such reimbursements before they can be issued. This act takes effect September 1, 2025.