Texas Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits Texas gives its veterans, retirees, and military families. Federal benefits aren't listed here — see Browse by Category for the federal side.
11 benefits
Texas Parklands Passport
Honorably discharged veterans get free entry to all Texas state parks through the Veterans Parklands Passport.free entry to all Texas state parks through the…
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Disabled Veteran Super Combo Hunting and Fishing License
Texas disabled veterans with a VA-rated service-connected disability of 50 percent or more (or loss of use of a foot or leg) can get a free Super Combo hunting and fishing license…free
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Hazlewood Act
The Texas Hazlewood Act lets qualifying Texas veterans attend public colleges and universities in Texas without paying tuition or most fees, for up to 150 credit hours.VeteranDependent
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Texas State Veteran Employment Preference
Texas law requires state agencies to give hiring preference to veterans (and certain qualifying family members) when filling state government positions.VeteranDependent
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Texas State Employment Preference
Texas veterans are entitled by state law to a hiring preference over equally or less qualified applicants for any state agency job.VeteranDependent
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TX Hazlewood Act
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
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Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemptions
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…VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Most U.S.free for severely disabled vets
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Disabled Veteran Driver License and ID Card
Texas veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 60 percent pay nothing for a Texas driver license or state ID card.Veteran
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Disabled Veteran License Plates
Texas disabled veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating of 50 percent or more (or 40 percent due to lower extremity amputation) qualify for Disabled Veteran (DV) specialty license plates.Veteran
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Since 2012, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has waived tolls on TxDOT-operated toll roads for vehicles registered in Texas and displaying a qualifying specialty license plate.Veteran
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