2026 Per Diem Calculator for Texas
When traveling for business in Texas, here are the per diem rates you’re allowed for hotels, meals, and incidentals.
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Per Diem Rates for Lodging in Texas
The General Services Administration set the per diem rates on a monthly basis for all destinations in Texas. Here are the per diem rates that apply in Texas when you travel there for business.
City | County | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Rate | Applies for all locations without specified rates | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 |
Arlington / Fort Worth / Grapevine | Tarrant / City of Grapevine | $181 | $181 | $181 | $181 | $181 | $181 | $181 | $181 | $181 | $181 | $181 | $181 |
Austin | Travis | $187 | $187 | $187 | $173 | $173 | $173 | $173 | $173 | $173 | $173 | $173 | $173 |
Big Spring | Howard | $114 | $114 | $114 | $114 | $114 | $114 | $114 | $114 | $114 | $114 | $114 | $114 |
Dallas | Dallas | $191 | $191 | $191 | $170 | $170 | $170 | $170 | $170 | $170 | $170 | $170 | $170 |
Galveston | Galveston | $111 | $111 | $111 | $111 | $111 | $146 | $146 | $111 | $111 | $111 | $111 | $111 |
Houston | Montgomery / Fort Bend / Harris | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 |
Midland / Odessa | Midland / Andrews / Ector / Martin | $118 | $132 | $132 | $132 | $132 | $132 | $132 | $132 | $132 | $132 | $118 | $118 |
Pecos | Reeves | $121 | $121 | $121 | $121 | $121 | $121 | $121 | $121 | $121 | $121 | $121 | $121 |
Plano | Collin | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 |
San Antonio | Bexar | $137 | $161 | $161 | $137 | $137 | $137 | $137 | $137 | $137 | $137 | $137 | $137 |
Per Diem Rates for Meals and Incidentals in Texas
City | County | Lodging | Meals & Incidentals rate | Trip totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Rate | Applies for all locations without specified rates | $110 | $73 | $183 |
Arlington / Fort Worth / Grapevine | Tarrant / City of Grapevine | $181 | $85 | $266 |
Austin | Travis | $177 | $85 | $262 |
Big Spring | Howard | $114 | $73 | $187 |
Dallas | Dallas | $175 | $85 | $260 |
Galveston | Galveston | $117 | $79 | $196 |
Houston | Montgomery / Fort Bend / Harris | $128 | $85 | $213 |
Midland / Odessa | Midland / Andrews / Ector / Martin | $129 | $79 | $208 |
Pecos | Reeves | $121 | $79 | $200 |
Plano | Collin | $123 | $85 | $208 |
San Antonio | Bexar | $141 | $79 | $220 |
Frequently visited states for business
Planning a business trip to Texas
Per diem rates in Texas can differ by destination and, in some markets, by month. Before booking, compare the city rate in this calculator with your company’s corporate travel policy—including any hotel cap, booking-channel rule, or approval requirement.
Where business travelers stay in Texas
For a trip involving Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, travelers building an itinerary around a venue or arrival point can compare hotels near Austin Convention Center, hotels near George R. Brown Convention Center and hotels near DFW airport with the per-diem rate for that market. Location, transfer time, and an early departure can matter as much as the nightly price.
Conferences, meetings, and company offsites
When an agenda combines client meetings, a conference, or an offsite in Texas, choose the rate for the actual overnight location rather than a nearby market. Confirm the venue, airport, and hotel plan before the trip so attendees are working from the same assumptions.
Using per diem and documenting expenses
Per diem is an allowance framework, not a substitute for an employer’s rules. Treat each qualifying business expense according to your policy, retain supporting documentation when required, and submit an expense report with the business purpose and trip details your organization requests.
Top Industries:
- Energy: Major producer of oil and natural gas, with a growing renewable energy sector.
- Technology: Includes a significant tech sector in cities like Austin and Dallas.
- Healthcare: Major medical centers and healthcare services, including the Texas Medical Center.
- Manufacturing: Includes aerospace, machinery, and electronics.
- Finance: Includes banking, investment, and insurance services.
- Retail: Includes major retail chains and luxury boutiques.
- Education: Home to universities like the University of Texas and Rice University.
- Tourism: Attractions include natural parks, cultural events, and historical sites.
- Agriculture: Includes production of cattle, poultry, and crops.
- Transportation and Logistics: Includes major transportation infrastructure and logistics companies.
Some of the Biggest Companies:
- ExxonMobil (Houston): Major oil and gas company.
- Dell Technologies (Round Rock): Specializes in computing products and services.
- AT&T (Dallas): Provides telecommunications and technology services.
- Texas Instruments (Dallas): Specializes in semiconductor manufacturing.
- ConocoPhillips (Houston): Major oil and gas company.
- Baylor Scott & White Health (Dallas): Major healthcare provider with multiple facilities.
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Houston): Provides technology and consulting services.
