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Military bases in Texas: installations, personnel and BAH
The major military installations in Texas in our directory, with 2026 housing allowance and Defense Manpower Data Center personnel counts by branch.
Data vintage: DMDC personnel as of August 31, 2026 (compared with September 30, 2025); BAH effective January 1, 2026; HUD FY2026 fair market rents. Last checked 2026-10-27 by The CompareTheData team.
Data: DMDC, DTMO and HUD. Jump to sources · Methodology
Key takeaways
- Texas hosts 118,314 active-duty members, the 3rd most of any state, plus 54,738 Guard and reserve members and 42,734 DoD civilians (August 31, 2026).
- The Army is the largest branch here (69,802 active duty, 59% of the state's total).
- Active-duty personnel changed by +4,744 (+4.2%) since September 30, 2025.
- Among the 8 bases in our directory here, 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents ranges from $1,470 at Laughlin Air Force Base to $1,872 at Dyess Air Force Base.
Military bases in Texas
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| Base | Branch | Nearest city | BAH E-5 with dependents | BAH E-5 without | BAH O-3 with dependents | HUD fair market rent, 2BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyess Air Force Base | Air Force | Abilene | $1,872 | $1,545 | $2,859 | $1,276 |
| Fort Bliss | Army | El Paso | $1,809 | $1,437 | $2,202 | $1,191 |
| Fort Hood | Army | Killeen | $1,695 | $1,530 | $2,340 | $1,233 |
| Goodfellow Air Force Base | Air Force | San Angelo | $1,578 | $1,230 | $2,193 | $1,339 |
| Joint Base San Antonio | Joint | San Antonio | $1,869 | $1,500 | $2,127 | $1,426 |
| Laughlin Air Force Base | Air Force | Del Rio | $1,470 | $1,209 | $2,121 | $1,064 |
| NAS Corpus Christi | Navy | Corpus Christi | $1,788 | $1,413 | $2,475 | $1,366 |
| Sheppard Air Force Base | Air Force | Wichita Falls | $1,491 | $1,182 | $2,325 | $1,136 |
Active-duty personnel in Texas by branch
| Branch | Active duty | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 69,802 | 59.0% |
| Air Force | 37,053 | 31.3% |
| Navy | 6,905 | 5.8% |
| Marine Corps | 2,429 | 2.1% |
| Coast Guard | 1,884 | 1.6% |
| Space Force | 241 | 0.2% |
How to read these numbers
- The base list covers major installations we profile, not every DoD site in Texas.
- Personnel counts are statewide and include members at sites not listed here.
Common questions
How many military bases are in Texas?
Our directory covers 8 major installations in Texas: Dyess Air Force Base, Fort Bliss, Fort Hood, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Joint Base San Antonio, Laughlin Air Force Base, NAS Corpus Christi, Sheppard Air Force Base. Official DoD inventories also list smaller sites, reserve centers and Guard facilities.
How many active-duty military are in Texas?
118,314 as of August 31, 2026 (DMDC), ranking 3 of 50 states and D.C.
Which branch has the most members in Texas?
The Army, with 69,802 active-duty members. Next is the Air Force (37,053).
What is BAH in Texas in 2026?
For an E-5 with dependents, from $1,470 to $1,872 a month at the bases listed here. See all 2026 BAH rates.
Related
Sources
- DMDC, Military and Civilian Personnel by Service and Location (by state), August 2026 and September 2025. as of August 31, 2026; prior September 30, 2025.
- Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rates (ASCII file, all locations and pay grades). effective January 1, 2026.
- HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026.