Travel

Please visit the requests system and use the travel authorization request button
CTR staff and students must attach their supervisor's approval to the request
- You can create a PDF of an email from your supervisor and attach it to the form when filling out the travel authorization request
Please submit your requests at least 2 business days prior to travel
Travel without an approved RTA prior to the travel date is not allowed by UT and cannot be reimbursed
Assign your requests to CAEE-ORU Shared Services Travel Group 4 (00281)
For TxDOT RTI projects' out-of-state travel requests, be sure to fill out the RTI Out-of-State Travel Request for approval before booking your trip
- RTI requires minimum of 10 business days / 2 weeks for their approval process
If you would like to direct bill or use a travel agent, please indicate that on your RTA request
Other travel related information can be found online at Travel Management Services

State taxes are not allowed for stays at Texas hotels. Download the Texas hotel occupancy certificate
Rental cars may not charge taxes. Download the Rental Car tax exemption
Rental cars can be booked online using university corporate account through Travel Management Services

Please visit the requests system and use the reimbursement request button
Receipts must be uploaded through the travel reimbursement request system within 30 days of return
University policy requires that lodging must be paid individually. Even though the place (hotel, house) can be shared with more than one person, everyone must pay their portion