State & Local Perks

Pick a No-Income-Tax State as Your SLR (TX, FL, NV, WA, TN, NH, AK, SD, WY)

Nine states have no state income tax: Texas, Florida, Nevada, Washington, Tennessee, New Hampshire (interest/dividends only), Alaska, South Dakota, Wyoming. As a service member you can establish State of Legal Residence (SLR) in one of these states and keep it for your entire car

TX Hazlewood Act — 150 Free Credit Hours at Texas State Schools

Texas residents who served on active duty after enlisting in Texas (or being a TX resident at enlistment), with 181+ days of service, get 150 free credit hours of tuition at any TX public university/college. Free hours can be transferred to a dependent child via the Hazlewood Leg

Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemptions — Full Exemption in Top 5 States

Five states offer complete property tax elimination on a veteran's primary residence for 100% service-connected P&T (permanent and total) or TDIU ratings: Texas (full homestead exemption), Florida (full homestead exemption), Virginia (full exemption), South Carolina, and Alabama.

Hunting and Fishing Licenses — Free or Near-Free for Disabled Veterans

Most U.S. states offer free or deeply discounted hunting and fishing licenses to disabled veteran residents. Top programs: Texas (Disabled Veteran Super Combo — nearly free, covers most licenses and stamps), Florida (Military Gold Sportsman's License — free for severely disabled