TxDOT Contract Overruns - October 2026

• Statewide, the percentage paid to date of the adjusted contract value is 95.5%.
• Roadway Materials Supply shows a significant gap with a paid percent of adjusted at 67%.
• The Houston district has the lowest paid percent at 87.2%, while Lufkin stands out with a paid percent of 103.6%.

#Overview

This covers contracts whose final pay estimate Period End falls from October 28, 2025 through October 28, 2026.

This analysis compares the final paid-to-date amounts for contracts against their adjusted project values within the completion window. The adjusted amount reflects the current value as used in the final pay estimate, not the original bid or award amount.

Across 2,179 contracts, a total of $8.53 billion has been paid against an adjusted value of $8.93 billion, resulting in a paid percent of 95.5%.

#Project Subtype Comparison

Among the listed project subtypes, Roadway Materials Supply has the lowest paid percent of adjusted at 67%, indicating a considerable underrun. In contrast, Guardrail, Barriers & Roadside Hardware and Bridge Maintenance & Rehabilitation have paid percents close to 100%, at 99.9% and 99.6%, respectively.

#By project type

The following table presents the comparison by project type.

#District Comparison

The Houston district has the lowest paid percent of adjusted at 87.2%, falling significantly below the statewide average. On the other hand, districts like Lufkin and San Angelo exceed 100%, at 103.6% and 103.6%, respectively.

#Closing

The statewide result shows a paid percent of adjusted at 95.5%, with a notable gap in the Roadway Materials Supply subtype at 67%.