Texas Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
Texas has 11 GSA non-standard per diem areas for FY2026. Everywhere else uses the standard $178/day rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). The most expensive is Dallas — up to $191/night lodging in January plus $80/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington / Fort Worth / GrapevineTarrant / City of Grapevine | $80 | $181 | flat |
| AustinTravis | $80 | $173–$187 | Jan |
| Big SpringHoward | $68 | $114 | flat |
| DallasDallas | $80 | $170–$191 | Jan |
| GalvestonGalveston | $74 | $111–$146 | Jun |
| HoustonMontgomery / Fort Bend / Harris | $80 | $128 | flat |
| Midland / OdessaMidland / Andrews / Ector / Martin | $74 | $118–$132 | Feb |
| PecosReeves | $74 | $121 | flat |
| PlanoCollin | $80 | $123 | flat |
| San AntonioBexar | $74 | $137–$161 | Feb |
| South Padre IslandCameron | $74 | $118–$140 | Mar |
| All other Texas locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to Dallas — Texas's most expensive per diem area — in January totals $1,124: $764 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). Dallas month-by-month rates →
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Texas per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in Texas?
- Texas has 11 GSA non-standard per diem areas with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in Texas uses the standard CONUS rate of $178 per day: $110 for lodging plus $68 for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in Texas?
- Meal reimbursement in Texas ranges from $68 to $80 per day for FY2026, depending on the area. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75% of the daily M&IE rate.