MANDATORY USE:
The University Travel program is a mandatory use program and is documented in the Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOOP) under Section 2.12 Travel, Item II Travel Process, and Sub-Item “G” Use of University Travel.
The University is required to utilize the State of Texas airfares negotiated by the State Travel Management Program (STMP) of the Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC) unless a valid travel contract exception exists. University Travel (STMP) of the Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC) unless a valid travel contract exception exists. University Travel (Corporate Travel Planners Inc.) must be given first option to quote State of Texas airfares and other modes of transportation, unless approved in advance by Auxiliary Enterprises.
Any ticketing of airfares outside of University Travel may subject the University to potential audit findings that could result in the traveler not being reimbursed for the airfare. If a cheaper airfare or another exception exists when arranging travel, please contact UTHSCH Auxiliary Enterprises at (713) 500-8405 in advance of ticketing, and receive advance approval to go outside of University Travel. The advance approval guarantees that the reimbursement process for airfare expenditures are not delayed or prolonged.
