Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Texas: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $80.9B
- Contract awards
- 166,186
- Average award size
- $487K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 6.3% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $55.1B |
| FY22 | $67.6B |
| FY23 | $81.9B |
| FY24 | $59.3B |
| FY25 | $86.3B |
| FY26 | $80.9B |
Obligations fell 6.3% year over year, from $86.3B in FY2025 to $80.9B in FY2026 to date.
Texas has received $80.9B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state logged 166,186 awards, with an average award size of $487K. Obligations fell 6.3% year over year. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer in Texas, obligating $34.4B, followed by the Department of Homeland Security with $25.1B and the Department of Veterans Affairs with $16.2B. MCKESSON CORPORATION is the largest vendor in Texas with $11B in obligations, followed by two large LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION entries at $10.7B and $9.3B. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction is the largest industry by obligations at $17.6B, followed by Aircraft Manufacturing at $11.8B and Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing at $11B. The FY series shows swinging annual totals: FY21 was $55.1B, FY22 was $67.6B, FY23 was $81.9B, FY24 was $59.3B, FY25 was $86.3B, and FY26 is $80.9B. This snapshot covers partial current-year totals because FY2026 to date figures are fiscal year to date.
How has federal contracting in Texas changed year over year?
Obligations fell 6.3% year over year in FY2026 to date. The FY series shows variability: FY21 was $55.1B, FY22 was $67.6B, FY23 was $81.9B, FY24 was $59.3B, FY25 was $86.3B, and FY26 is $80.9B. The number of awards stands at 166,186 with an average award size of $487K, which frames the scale of contracting activity.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $34.4B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $25.1B |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $16.2B |
| Department of Energy | $1.7B |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $1.3B |
| Department of Justice | $600M |
| General Services Administration | $395M |
| Department of Agriculture | $271M |
| Department of Transportation | $152M |
| Department of the Interior | $145M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Texas, obligating $34.4B (42.5% of the state total).
Which industries and companies dominate federal spending in Texas?
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction leads industries with $17.6B in obligations. Aircraft Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing follow with $11.8B and $11B respectively. MCKESSON CORPORATION, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO, and BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED are among the top vendors with $11B, $10.7B, $4.6B, and $4.5B in obligations respectively.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| MCKESSON CORPORATION | $11B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $10.7B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $9.3B |
| FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $4.6B |
| BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $4.5B |
| DAVIE DEFENSE INC. | $3.5B |
| SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC | $2.4B |
| SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | $2.2B |
| BELL TEXTRON INC | $1.9B |
| QTC MEDICAL SERVICES INC | $1.8B |
MCKESSON CORPORATION led all contractors in Texas with $11B, 13.5% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $17.6B |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $11.8B |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | $11B |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $10.1B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $3.6B |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | $3.5B |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $2.8B |
| Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services | $2.2B |
| Facilities Support Services | $2B |
| Petroleum Refineries | $2B |
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction was the largest industry in Texas, with $17.6B obligated.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCKESSON CORPORATION | $11B |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $10.7B |
| 3 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $9.3B |
| 4 | FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO | $4.6B |
| 5 | BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | $4.5B |
| 6 | DAVIE DEFENSE INC. | $3.5B |
| 7 | SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC | $2.4B |
| 8 | SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO | $2.2B |
| 9 | BELL TEXTRON INC | $1.9B |
| 10 | QTC MEDICAL SERVICES INC | $1.8B |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $35.1B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $30.1B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $24.5B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $22.4B | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| 5 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $12.3B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE | $11B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $10.5B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $10B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $9.1B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $8.8B | Department of Defense |
| 11 | BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE | $7.3B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $7.2B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $7B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE | $6.9B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $6B | Department of Defense |
| 16 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $5.2B | Department of Defense |
| 17 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $4.8B | Department of Defense |
| 18 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $4.7B | Department of Defense |
| 19 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $4.6B | Department of Defense |
| 20 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $4.4B | Department of Defense |
| 21 | BELL TEXTRON INC | $4B | Department of Defense |
| 22 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $3.8B | Department of Defense |
| 23 | LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS SUPPORT COMPANY | $3.7B | Department of Defense |
| 24 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $3.7B | Department of Defense |
| 25 | PANTEXAS DETERRENCE, LLC | $3.5B | Department of Energy |
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Frequently asked questions
How much federal contract money goes to Texas?
Texas has received $80.9B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 166,186 awards with an average award size of $487K, and obligations are down 6.3% year over year.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Texas?
The Department of Defense is the largest buyer, obligating $34.4B in Texas. The Department of Homeland Security follows with $25.1B, and the Department of Veterans Affairs follows with $16.2B.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Texas?
MCKESSON CORPORATION is the largest contractor with $11B in obligations. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION appears twice among the largest vendors with $10.7B and $9.3B, and other top vendors include FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO at $4.6B and BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED at $4.5B.
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