I am happy to report that $35 was enough and a fantastic meal was had at TXRH!
Wow! Their proportion sizing is ginormous and the free bread and free peanuts really fill you up even BEFORE your regular food order! We even had take-home bread (3 rolls) that were good for breakfast the next day.
I do wish there was a fee - even a small one like $5 (you know...just for gas money and report time). But I can honestly say that I wouldn't mind doing this shop again for the reimbursement only, b/c the food and service were great.
I was a few bucks over, but could have gone under if I wanted to, but wanted to try an appetizer, so didn't care.
I give the shop an A- in terms of expectations and compensation.

If they paid a small fee or the report was slightly shorter, then I'd give it a full A. But for high-quality and very filling food and a moderate shop report, it was pretty good. I just wish we had more of these restaurants near me.