Texas Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in Texas is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 11 locations have higher rates, up to $192/night in Arlington / Fort Worth / Grapevine.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
11
Listed higher-rate locations
in Texas
$192
Highest lodging per night
Arlington / Fort Worth / Grapevine, All year
$80
Highest M&IE per day
Arlington / Fort Worth / Grapevine
Highest lodging rate by Texas city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Arlington / Fort Worth / Grapevine$192
- Austin$184
- Dallas$184
- South Padre Island$160
- Galveston$154
- San Antonio$149
- Midland / Odessa$136
- Big Spring$133
- Houston$133
- Plano$133
- Pecos$125
All Texas per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington / Fort Worth / Grapevine | Tarrant County / City of Grapevine | All year: $192 | $80 | $60 |
| Austin | Travis | All year: $184 | $80 | $60 |
| Big Spring | Howard | All year: $133 | $68 | $51 |
| Dallas | Dallas | All year: $184 | $80 | $60 |
| Galveston | Galveston | Oct 1–May 31: $116 Jun 1–Jul 31: $154 Aug 1–Sep 30: $116 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Houston | Montgomery / Fort Bend / Harris | All year: $133 | $80 | $60 |
| Midland / Odessa | Midland / Andrews / Ector / Martin | All year: $136 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Pecos | Reeves | All year: $125 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Plano | Collin | All year: $133 | $80 | $60 |
| San Antonio | Bexar | All year: $149 | $74 | $55.50 |
| South Padre Island | Cameron | Oct 1–Feb 28: $123 Mar 1–May 31: $140 Jun 1–Jul 31: $160 Aug 1–Sep 30: $123 | $74 | $55.50 |
Anywhere in Texas not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in Texas
| M&IE per day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Incid. | First/last day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $68 | $16 | $19 | $28 | $5 | $51 |
| $74 | $18 | $20 | $31 | $5 | $55.50 |
| $80 | $20 | $22 | $33 | $5 | $60 |
Calculate your Texas trip
Texas (standard rate): 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$396
Lodging
$226
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$170
First report free: log real expenses next to your per diem and export a PDF or Excel expense report.
Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $113 | $51 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $113 | $68 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $51 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $226 | $170 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $68 per day at Texas (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
Texas per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Texas for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in Texas is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 11 Texas locations have a higher listed rate, up to $192 per night in Arlington / Fort Worth / Grapevine.
Which Texas city has the highest per diem?
Arlington / Fort Worth / Grapevine (Tarrant County / City of Grapevine) has the highest listed lodging rate in Texas: $192 per night all year, with $80 per day for M&IE.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Arlington / Fort Worth / Grapevine?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Arlington / Fort Worth / Grapevine, TX comes to at most $584: lodging 2 x $192 = $384, plus M&IE of $80 for the middle day and $60 (75%) for the first and last day. Use the calculator above for exact dates.
Do private employers have to use GSA per diem rates?
No. GSA rates are written for federal travelers; many private employers use them as a benchmark, and your employer's policy decides what applies to you.
Data: GSA FY2027 per diem rates, effective Oct 1, 2026 (public domain; source gsa.gov). Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026. Easy Trip Expenses is not affiliated with the GSA. Results are the maximum allowance, not a guarantee of what your employer pays.