Elymus texensis, commonly called Texas wildrye,[2] is a species of flowering plant in the grass family (Poaceae).

It is native to United States, where it is endemic to the Edwards Plateau of Texas.

[3][4] Its natural habitat is on calcareous bluffs in Juniperus woodlands and grassy areas.

[3] Elymus texensis is a recently discovered and poorly known species.

It appears to be most morphologically similar to Elymus pringlei, which is found further south in Mexico.