Receipted Bills

Paid receipted bills must support all expenses claimed, except the displacee’s search time. Meals need an itemized receipt. When a displaced business or business owner’s vehicle is used and receipts for transportation expenses are not available, transportation expenses may be supported by documented miles traveled. The mileage rate must be the same as that paid by TxDOT for employees’ personal cars used for business. Eligible expenses for lodging include the daily room rate, in an amount not to exceed 20% of the state rate in the search area, and any applicable taxes. The paid lodging receipt must include the dates of arrival and departure and the daily room and tax rates.