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The In-State/Out-of-State Higher Lodging Form is required to claim lodging expenses that exceeds the allowable rates as provided by the US General Services Administration (GSA).  Current rates can be found at https://www.gsa.gov/travel-resources. The In-State/Out-of-State Higher Lodging Form must be completed: when lodging rates exceed the allowed rates and travel is supported by state-appropriated funding; or [...]

Effective January 1, 2021, the state mileage reimbursement rate for business related travel has decreased from $.575 cents per mile to $.56 per mile. The rate is consistent with the Internal Revenue Service’s standard mileage rate.  All travel prior to January 1st, will be reimbursed at $.575 cents per mile. https://fmx.cpa.texas.gov/fmx/travel/textravel/rates/current.php