Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 452.057. Compensation;  Reimbursement

(a) The presiding officer of the executive council is entitled to a per diem as provided by the General Appropriations Act for each day that the presiding officer engages in the business of the executive council.

(b) A member of the executive council, other than the presiding officer, may not receive compensation for service on the executive council.  A member may receive reimbursement for transportation expenses as provided by the General Appropriations Act.  A member may not receive reimbursement for any other travel expenses, including expenses for meals and lodging.