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Accommodation and Food Services in Texas: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 46.0 (Elevated), ranked #38 of 51 states. 65,336 establishments, 1,346,478 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 46.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national accommodation and food services average.

The accommodation and food services sector in Texas is tracking close to the U.S. baseline, with no extreme signals in volatility, saturation, or wage pressure. Entry conditions are within the national median range.

5-Year Firm Retention
5.9%
Percentile within industry
Rank #49 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 74.1
Scale of 0-100
Rank #5 of 51 states
Establishment Density
12.9
vs. national average
Rank #15 of 51 states
Market Volatility
11.8
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
32.0
Labor cost pressure

65,336 Establishments in Texas

65,336
Establishments
+2.2% YoY
1,346,478
Total Employment
+1.8% YoY
$27,231
Average Annual Wage
+3.6% YoY

Texas vs National Accommodation and Food Services Average

How Texas's accommodation and food services market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric TX National Difference
Entry Risk Score 46.0 40.0 +6.0
5-Year Retention 5.9% 51.0% -45.1
Growth Momentum 74.1 41.1 +33.0
Market Volatility 11.8 23.9 -12.1
Establishment Density 12.9 27.0 -14.1
Wage Pressure 32.0 33.4 -1.4

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within accommodation and food services only.

Texas Ranks #38 of 51 for Accommodation and Food Services

Texas ranks #38 out of 51 states for accommodation and food services market entry conditions.

Accommodation and Food Services Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 Delaware 19.8 low
#2 North Carolina 23.4 low
#3 New Mexico 24.5 low
#4 Idaho 26.2 low
#5 Wisconsin 28.2 low
#38 Texas You 46.0 elevated
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 31.6 · #14 Alabama — 44.1 · #37 Arkansas — 36.9 · #26 Arizona — 46.9 · #40 California — 57.2 · #47 Colorado — 46.9 · #41 Connecticut — 37.3 · #27 District of Columbia — 81.4 · #51 Delaware — 19.8 · #1 Florida — 53.6 · #44 Georgia — 43.6 · #35 Hawaii — 66.1 · #50 Iowa — 39.0 · #29 Idaho — 26.2 · #4 Illinois — 39.5 · #30 Indiana — 37.9 · #28 Kansas — 34.2 · #18 Kentucky — 36.9 · #25 Louisiana — 43.8 · #36 Massachusetts — 28.4 · #7 Maryland — 31.7 · #15 Maine — 55.0 · #46 Michigan — 29.2 · #10 Minnesota — 34.9 · #19 Missouri — 47.2 · #42 Mississippi — 35.6 · #21 Montana — 46.1 · #39 North Carolina — 23.4 · #2 North Dakota — 29.5 · #12 Nebraska — 41.5 · #31 New Hampshire — 28.8 · #8 New Jersey — 43.3 · #34 New Mexico — 24.5 · #3 Nevada — 64.0 · #49 New York — 58.6 · #48 Ohio — 29.3 · #11 Oklahoma — 35.0 · #20 Oregon — 42.8 · #32 Pennsylvania — 36.8 · #24 Rhode Island — 28.3 · #6 South Carolina — 29.2 · #9 South Dakota — 36.7 · #23 Tennessee — 29.5 · #13 Texas — 46.0 · #38 Utah — 36.5 · #22 Virginia — 33.6 · #16 Vermont — 51.0 · #43 Washington — 42.9 · #33 Wisconsin — 28.2 · #5 West Virginia — 33.7 · #17 Wyoming — 55.0 · #45
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About Entry Risk Score: A weighted composite of firm retention, growth momentum, market volatility, establishment density, and wage pressure. Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: February 2026. Next refresh expected: Q2 2026 (BLS QCEW update).

Compare to Another State

How does Texas stack up against other states for accommodation and food services?

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Accommodation and Food Services in Neighboring States

How Texas's accommodation and food services market compares to bordering states.

New Mexico 24.5 #3/51 Oklahoma 35.0 #20/51 Arkansas 36.9 #26/51 Louisiana 43.8 #36/51

Other Industries in Texas

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Administrative and Support Services → Information → Other Services →