Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business.

SB 969 allows Texas state agencies to reimburse employees for groceries purchased within their designated headquarters area when traveling for official business. It specifically permits reimbursement only for groceries bought the day before or the day of travel, consumed while away from headquarters during work travel, and limited to the prorated daily portion used. The bill clarifies these grocery purchases count toward the meal expense limits set by state travel rules under the General Appropriations Act. This change directly affects state employees traveling for work who need to buy groceries before or during trips. The policy takes effect September 1, 2025.