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Military Bases in Texas
Explore 56 military bases in Texas. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
Texas has one of the largest military footprints in the country, with installations that span training, aviation, logistics, and force readiness missions.
- Installations
- 56
- Service categories
- 7
Military Economic Impact
Economic impact in Texas
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
- DoD spending (OLDCC)
- $71.6B
- State impact study
- $148.8B
- Personnel
- 172,985
- Installations listed
- 55
36× Installation; 4× Air Force Base; 3× Naval Air Station; 2× Fort. Statewide output/employment from Texas Comptroller / TMPC installation survey (2025). OLDCC FY2023 provides consistent federal contract, payroll, and personnel baseline figures.
Branch Presence
Branch-level coverage for military installations in Texas.
- Army24 bases
- Navy12 bases
- Air Force10 bases
- Marine Corps1 base
- Coast Guard5 bases
- National Guard1 base
- Joint3 bases
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Army
24 installations
24 Army bases in Texas. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Fort CavazosKilleen, TXArmyFortFort Cavazos, formerly Fort Hood, is the largest active-duty armored post in the United States Armed Forces and home to III Corps.View base
- Fort BlissEl Paso, TXArmyFortFort Bliss is the Army's second-largest installation by area and home to the 1st Armored Division.View base
- Red River Army DepotTexarkana, TXArmyDepotRed River Army Depot repairs tactical wheeled vehicles and stores ammunition for the Army.View base
- Camp SwiftBastrop, TXArmyTraining CenterCamp Swift is a Texas National Guard training center providing field training and mobilization support.View base
- Corpus Christi Army DepotCorpus Christi, TXArmyDepotCorpus Christi Army Depot is the Army's primary facility for helicopter overhaul and repair.View base
- Camp MabryAustin, TXArmyTraining CenterCamp Mabry is the headquarters of the Texas Military Department and the Texas National Guard.View base
- Fort Sam HoustonSan Antonio, TXArmyFort Sam Houston is home to Army Medical Command and the Medical Education and Training Campus, training military medical personnel.View base
- Camp BullisSan Antonio, TXArmyCamp Bullis is a training area supporting military medical training and field exercises for Joint Base San Antonio.View base
- Biggs Army AirfieldFort Bliss, TXArmyBiggs Army Airfield at Fort Bliss supports Army aviation and air defense operations.View base
- Robert Gray Army AirfieldFort Cavazos, TXArmyRobert Gray Army Airfield at Fort Cavazos supports III Corps aviation operations.View base
- Army Futures Command AustinAustin, TXArmyArmy Futures Command modernizes the Army through development of future capabilities.View base
- Camp MaxeyParis, TXArmyCamp Maxey is a training site for the Texas Army National Guard.View base
- Grand Prairie Reserve ComplexArmyGrand Prairie Reserve Complex is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
- Longhorn AAPArmyLonghorn AAP is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
- Army Futures CommandArmyArmy Futures Command is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
- NG Bergstrom - (Abia)ArmyNG Bergstrom - (Abia) is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
- NG Camp Bowie (State)ArmyNG Camp Bowie (State) is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
- NG Camp MabryArmyNG Camp Mabry is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
- NG Camp MaxeyArmyNG Camp Maxey is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
- NG Camp SwiftArmyNG Camp Swift is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
- NG Fort WoltersArmyNG Fort Wolters is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
- NG Fort Worth - ShoreviewArmyNG Fort Worth - Shoreview is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
- NG Martindale - AASFArmyNG Martindale - AASF is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
- NG SaginawArmyNG Saginaw is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
Air Force
10 installations
10 Air Force bases in Texas. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Dyess Air Force BaseAbilene, TXAir ForceAir Force BaseDyess Air Force Base is home to the B-1B Lancer bomber and C-130J Super Hercules.View base
- Sheppard Air Force BaseWichita Falls, TXAir ForceAir Force BaseSheppard Air Force Base is home to the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program.View base
- Laughlin Air Force BaseDel Rio, TXAir ForceAir Force BaseLaughlin Air Force Base is one of the busiest pilot training bases in the Air Force.View base
- Goodfellow Air Force BaseSan Angelo, TXAir ForceAir Force BaseGoodfellow Air Force Base is the primary intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance training center for the Air Force.View base
- Brooks City-BaseSan Antonio, TXAir ForceBrooks City-Base was an Air Force installation now partially converted to civilian use, formerly hosting aerospace medicine research.View base
- Air Education and Training Command RandolphUniversal City, TXAir ForceAir Education and Training Command at JBSA-Randolph trains all Air Force personnel.View base
- Sheppard AFBAir ForceSheppard AFB is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
- Laughlin AFBAir ForceLaughlin AFB is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
- Air Force Plant 4Air ForceAir Force Plant 4 is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
- Laughlin Recreation AnnexAir ForceLaughlin Recreation Annex is a U.S. military installation in Texas.View base
Marine Corps
1 installation
1 Marine Corps base in Texas. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
Coast Guard
5 installations
5 Coast Guard bases in Texas. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- U.S. Coast Guard Air Station HoustonHouston, TXCoast GuardAir StationCoast Guard Air Station Houston conducts search and rescue operations throughout the Gulf of Mexico region.View base
- U.S. Coast Guard Sector Houston-GalvestonHouston, TXCoast GuardSectorCoast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston oversees one of the nation's largest petrochemical port complexes.View base
- U.S. Coast Guard Sector Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TXCoast GuardSectorCoast Guard Sector Corpus Christi oversees maritime operations along the South Texas coast.View base
- Coast Guard Air Station Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TXCoast GuardCoast Guard Air StationCoast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi provides air coverage for the South Texas coast and offshore operations.View base
- Coast Guard Air Station HoustonHouston, TXCoast GuardAir StationCoast Guard Air Station Houston is a Coast Guard aviation installation serving operations in and around Texas.View base
National Guard
1 installation
1 National Guard base in Texas. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
Joint
3 installations
3 Joint bases in Texas. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Joint Base San AntonioSan Antonio, TXJointJoint BaseJoint Base San Antonio includes Lackland AFB, Randolph AFB, and Fort Sam Houston, making it the largest joint base in the DoD.View base
- Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort WorthFort Worth, TXJointNaval Air StationNaval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth supports Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force reserve units in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.View base
- Ellington Field Joint Reserve BaseHouston, TXJointEllington Field Joint Reserve Base hosts Texas Air National Guard, Army Reserve, and Coast Guard units.View base
National Guard Installations in Texas
View state-level National Guard coverage and use official source pathways for unit-specific details.
1 installation listed
Relocation Notes
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Lifestyle Highlights
- Large metro access in several regions
- Wide housing mix from urban apartments to suburban neighborhoods
- Strong year-round outdoor options with hot summers in many markets
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Texas Military Base FAQ
How many military bases are in Texas?
Texas includes one of the highest base concentrations in the U.S. Use this page to browse current listings and branch coverage.
Which branches have bases in Texas?
Texas hosts installations from multiple branches, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and others depending on region.