Government Code § 403.246

Sec. 403.246. AMOUNT OF PETTY CASH ACCOUNT. (a) Unless the comptroller specifically directs otherwise under Section 403.249, the monetary limits in this section apply to petty cash accounts under this subchapter. (b) A petty cash account established for changing currency may not exceed $500. (c) A petty cash account established for making minor disbursements by the central office of a state agency may not exceed $1,000. (d) A petty cash account established for making minor disbursements by offices other than the central office of a state agency may not exceed $500. (e) A petty cash account established for advancing travel expense money to state officers and employees may not exceed one-twelfth of a state agency's expenditures for travel in the immediately preceding fiscal year. (f) A petty cash account established for a purpose or a combination of purposes the agency considers prudent for conducting state business may not exceed the amounts determined by the comptroller as necessary for the efficient operation of the agency. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 744, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.