Tex. Transportation Code § 201.711: PURCHASE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES OR DISASTERS.

The department, using appropriated funds, may purchase food and beverages for a department employee who is:

(1) providing services in response to an emergency situation, an incident that endangers the health or safety of a person, or a disaster; and

(2) unable to leave or required to remain at the employee's assignment area due to the emergency situation, incident, or disaster.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 9 (S.B. 537), Sec. 1, eff. May 1, 2019.