Texas per diem rates (FY2026)
Texas has 11 cities with their own GSA rate. Everywhere else in the state uses the standard rate.
| City / county | Lodging | M&IE |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington / Fort Worth / Grapevine · Tarrant / City of Grapevine | $181.00 | $80.00 |
| Austin · Travis | $173.00–$187.00 | $80.00 |
| Big Spring · Howard | $114.00 | $68.00 |
| Dallas · Dallas | $170.00–$191.00 | $80.00 |
| Galveston · Galveston | $111.00–$146.00 | $74.00 |
| Houston · Montgomery / Fort Bend / Harris | $128.00 | $80.00 |
| Midland / Odessa · Midland / Andrews / Ector / Martin | $118.00–$132.00 | $74.00 |
| Pecos · Reeves | $121.00 | $74.00 |
| Plano · Collin | $123.00 | $80.00 |
| San Antonio · Bexar | $137.00–$161.00 | $74.00 |
| South Padre Island · Cameron | $118.00–$140.00 | $74.00 |
About Texas per diem
GSA has surveyed and listed a non-standard rate for 11 locations in Texas, topping out at $191.00 a night in Dallas. Every other city or county in the state defaults to the standard CONUS rate of $110.00 lodging and $68.00 M&IE.
On the first and last day of any trip, M&IE is paid at 75% under the first/last-day rule — $51.00 at the standard rate, or the equivalent 75% figure for whichever listed city you're travelling to. See how to calculate per diem for a business trip for the full worked example.
Frequently asked questions
Does every city in Texas have its own per diem rate?
No — only 11 locations have a separately listed GSA rate in Texas. Every other city or county in the state uses the standard CONUS rate of $110.00 lodging + $68.00 M&IE.
Which city in Texas has the highest per diem rate?
Dallas has the highest listed lodging cap in Texas, at $191.00 a night, compared with $114.00 in Big Spring.
How do I calculate per diem for a multi-city trip through Texas?
Use the calculator on each city's page for the nights spent there, then add the totals together — lodging caps and M&IE tiers can differ from one Texas city to the next, so a single flat rate for the whole trip would be inaccurate.
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