Federal contracts by state
Federal Contracts in Texas: Spending, Agencies & Vendors
Data through 2026-08-24 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $82.9B
- Contract awards
- 168,852
- Average award size
- $491K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 3.9% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $55.1B |
| FY22 | $67.6B |
| FY23 | $81.9B |
| FY24 | $59.3B |
| FY25 | $86.4B |
| FY26 | $82.9B |
Obligations fell 3.9% year over year, from $86.4B in FY2025 to $82.9B in FY2026 to date.
Texas received $82.9B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 168,852 awards with an average award size of $491K. Obligations fell 3.9% year over year. Fiscal-year totals show growth and volatility: FY21 totaled $55.1B, FY22 totaled $67.6B, FY23 totaled $81.9B, FY24 totaled $59.3B, and FY25 totaled $86.4B. The Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Veterans Affairs are the largest buying agencies by obligation in FY2026 to date. Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Aircraft Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing are the largest industries by obligation in the same period. MCKESSON CORPORATION, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, and FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO are the largest vendors by obligation in FY2026 to date. Figures presented are contract obligations and current-year totals are partial, fiscal year to date.
Which agencies drive federal contracting in Texas?
Department of Defense obligated $36.2B in FY2026 to date. Department of Homeland Security obligated $25.1B and Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $16.2B. Department of Energy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the other top buyers together account for the remaining obligations listed for FY2026 to date.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $36.2B |
| 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 | $617M |
| General Services Administration | $402M |
| Department of Agriculture | $275M |
| Department of Transportation | $154M |
| Department of the Interior | $150M |
Department of Defense was the top federal buyer in Texas, obligating $36.2B (43.7% of the state total).
What industries and vendors dominate spending in Texas?
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction obligated $17.6B, Aircraft Manufacturing obligated $12.2B, and Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing obligated $11B in FY2026 to date. MCKESSON CORPORATION obligated $11B, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION obligated $10.8B and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION obligated $9.4B among the largest vendors by obligation. Other large industry and vendor obligations include Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing at $10.3B and FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO at $4.6B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| MCKESSON CORPORATION | $11B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $10.8B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $9.4B |
| 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 | $2B |
| QTC MEDICAL SERVICES INC | $1.8B |
MCKESSON CORPORATION led all contractors in Texas with $11B, 13.2% of the state total.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $17.6B |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $12.2B |
| Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | $11B |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $10.3B |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $3.8B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $3.6B |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | $3.5B |
| 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 | $10.8B |
| 3 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $9.4B |
| 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 | $2B |
| 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 | $10.2B | 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 | BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE | $7B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $7B | 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 received $82.9B in federal contract obligations in FY2026 to date. The state recorded 168,852 awards with an average award size of $491K. Obligations fell 3.9% year over year, and fiscal-year obligations have varied from $55.1B in FY21 to $86.4B in FY25.
Which agencies award the most contracts in Texas?
Department of Defense obligated $36.2B, Department of Homeland Security obligated $25.1B, and Department of Veterans Affairs obligated $16.2B in FY2026 to date. Other top buying agencies for the period include Department of Energy at $1.7B and National Aeronautics and Space Administration at $1.3B.
Who are the largest federal contractors in Texas?
MCKESSON CORPORATION obligated $11B, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION obligated $10.8B and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION obligated $9.4B in FY2026 to date. Other top vendors include FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO at $4.6B and BARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED at $4.5B.
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