Handbook Revision, March 2026

This revision of the DFPS Travel Claims and Services Handbook was published on March 2, 2026. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.

Unallowable Incidental Expenses (PATS 00198)

This handbook revision revises policy about unallowable incidental expense reimbursement while in a personal vehicle.

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2732 Unallowable Incidental Expenses

New DFPS Travel Agency (PATS 00227)

This handbook revision updates the name of the travel agency that DFPS uses. The Texas Comptroller ended the state’s contract with National Travel Systems (NTS) and signed a contract with a new travel agency vendor, CI Azumano Business Travel.

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Definitions of Terms

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1910 Requirements for Use of State Contractors

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2610 Contracted Travel Agency

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2620 Airline

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2621 Ticket for Required Extra Seat

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2630 Rental Cars

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2641 Trains

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2660 Changes or Cancellations to Air or Hotel Reservations