In order to be awarded a contract with the State of Texas, hotels must offer rates at or below the U.S. General Services Administration rates. The maximum Texas in-state per diem lodging rate for locations not listed on the General Services Administration website is $85.The maximum out-of-state per diem lodging rate for non-listed locations is $83.he TPASS contracts with hotels for discounted rates for state employees on transient travel while doing business for the State of Texas. TPASS also arranges agreements with motels, bed and breakfasts, inns and other lodging establishments; however, the word âhotelâ is used as an all-inclusive term.