Texas
Military-economic footprint of Texas (TX)
$62.4B DoD spending178,500 direct jobs2.8% of state economy
32
Total Bases
31
Active Bases
$38.2B
Contract Value
178,500
Direct Jobs
Defense Spending as % of State Economy
2.8%
of Texas's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity
Defense spending is a significant factor in Texas's economy.
Bases by Branch
9
Army National Guard
7
U.S. Air Force
7
U.S. Navy
5
U.S. Army
1
U.S. Army Reserve
1
Navy Reserve
1
Air National Guard
1
Marine Corps Reserve
Major Installations
Veteran Population
1,590,000
veterans living in Texas
These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress. Texas has one of the largest veteran populations in the nation.
Top Defense Contractors in Texas
#1Lockheed Martin
#2Bell Textron
#3Raytheon (RTX)
#4L3Harris
#5BAE Systems
These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in Texas.