2500 Obtaining Approval to Travel
2510 Completing Appropriate Travel Forms
Travel Policy May 2015
Completion of the Travel Authorization (TA) process in eTravel is required for public transportation (airfare, car rental, train, or bus transportation), going out-of-state, out-of-country, or to Washington D.C. for all non-executive level staff. A separate form is required for each traveler (see 1400 Authorized Travelers).
The completion of the online TA process in eTravel is required for making travel reservations for children in DFPS conservatorship, APS clients, volunteers, foster parents, council members, and witnesses.
2520 Obtain Authorization Signatures
Travel Policy May 2015
Employees must obtain required approvals including the completion of the TA process in eTravel if appropriate.
In-state travel requires approval by the traveler’s immediate supervisor.
Out-of-state travel requires approval by the traveler’s:
• immediate supervisor; and
• deputy regional director, regional director, or division director.
Out-of-country (foreign) travel requires approval by the traveler’s:
• immediate supervisor;
• deputy regional director, regional director, or division director; and
• commissioner or designee.
2530 Types of Travel Related to Child Placement
Travel Policy May 2015
In-state travel may be required for children in DFPS conservatorship for court-ordered visitation and other circumstances.
Out-of-state travel may be required for the following reasons:
• pre-placement, placement, and post-placement visits
• monitoring visits
• visits to return a child to Texas when a placement is no longer viable or appropriate
The TA process in eTravel is used and required to request approval for out-of-state travel.