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.
7 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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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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Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Most U.S.free for severely disabled vets
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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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