Travel by faculty and staff may not interfere with the primary academic or administrative responsibilities of the traveler. The Board of Regents of Texas Tech University has delegated the authority to authorize and approve all travel of employees of TTU, except travel to countries outside the United States or other than United States possessions, Canada and Mexico, to those officers and administrators shown on the following list, provided that such travel contributes to the mission of the University and is in accordance with current travel regulations and who may further delegate their authority. The signature is the signature of an officer or employee of a state department who is designated to approve claims submitted by that agency for payment as delegated by the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University. Board A board, commission, committee, or council with statewide jurisdiction. A member of a board.
Short term is defined as rental by the hour of the day.
A state employee, including a key official, may rent or charter an aircraft if a state-owned aircraft is not available or the rental or charter would reduce the cost of transportation to the state. Written approval must be granted by the Aircraft Pooling Board in advance of the travel. Claimant A claimant is the employee or official submitting a claim for reimbursement of expenses incurred while in the discharge of official state business. A motel, hotel, inn, apartment, or similar entity that furnishes lodging to the general public for pay. An entity that offers transportation of people or goods to the general public for pay.