Texas vs. Florida Veteran Benefits, Compared

Texas

• 10-29% Disabled Veteran Partial Exemption

  $5,000 exemption from the property's assessed value.

  10%+

• 30-49% Disabled Veteran Partial Exemption

  $7,500 exemption from the property's assessed value.

  30%+

• 50-69% Disabled Veteran Partial Exemption

  $10,000 exemption from the property's assessed value.

  50%+

• 70-100% Disabled Veteran Partial Exemption

  $12,000 exemption from the property's assessed value.

  70%+

• 100% Disabled Veteran Total Homestead Exemption

  Complete exemption from property taxes on residence homestead for veterans rated 100% disabled or receiving TDIU.

  100%+ Full exemption — $0 property tax on homesteadApply

Florida

• $5,000 Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

  $5,000 exemption from assessed value for any veteran with 10% or greater service-connected disability. Applies to any property, not just homestead.

  10%+

• Combat-Related Disability Discount (Age 65+)

  Percentage discount on ad valorem taxes equal to your disability percentage. For veterans 65+ with a combat-related service-connected disability.

  10%+ Varies — discount equals disability percentage (e.g., 70% disability = 70% off property taxes)

• 100% P&T Full Property Tax Exemption

  Full exemption from all ad valorem (property) taxes on homestead property for veterans with a 100% service-connected permanent and total disability.

  100%+ P&T Full exemption — $0 property tax on homestead. On median FL home (~$400K), saves ~$4,200-$7,000/yr.Apply

Texas

• Disabled Veteran License Plates

  DV plates with $3 specialty plate fee, waived annual registration. Available for 50%+ disability or 40%+ due to lower extremity amputation.

  50%+

• Free Driver's License

  Free Texas driver's license or ID card for veterans with 60%+ service-connected disability.

  60%+

Florida

• Free DV License Plate

  Free Disabled Veteran license plate for 100% disabled veterans.

  100%+

• Free Driver's License / ID Card

  No-fee driver's license, endorsements, and ID card for 100% service-connected disabled veterans.

  100%+

Texas

• Hazlewood Act Tuition Exemption

  Up to 150 credit hours of free tuition at Texas public colleges and universities. Can be transferred to one child via the Legacy program.

  Any rating Full tuition waiver — value varies by institution ($10,000-$50,000+ for degree)

Florida

• Congressman C.W. Bill Young Veteran Tuition Waiver

  Waives out-of-state tuition fees at Florida state universities, FCS institutions, and career centers for honorably discharged veterans residing in Florida.

  Any rating Out-of-state tuition differential waived ($10,000-$20,000+/yr)

• Purple Heart / Superior Combat Decoration Tuition Waiver

  Tuition waiver for FL residents who received a Purple Heart or superior combat decoration (Medal of Honor, Silver Star, etc.).

  Any rating Full tuition waiver for degree/certificate (up to 110% of required credits)

• CSDDV Scholarship (Dependents of Disabled/Deceased Veterans)

  Tuition and registration fees for children (16-22) and unremarried spouses of Florida veterans who are 100% P&T, died from service-connected causes, or were POW/MIA.

  100%+ P&T Full tuition at FL institutions for up to 110% of required credit hours

Texas

• Free Super Combo Hunting & Fishing License

  Free Super Combo package (hunting, fishing, all endorsements) for disabled veterans with 50%+ rating or loss of use of a foot/leg.

  50%+

Florida

• Military Gold Sportsman's License

  Reduced cost ($20) comprehensive license for active-duty, retired, and reserve military FL residents.

  Any rating Savings vs. standard license cost

• Free Hunting & Fishing License (50%+ Disability)

  Free hunting and fishing licenses for FL resident veterans with 50% or higher disability rating.

  50%+

• Free 5-Year Hunting & Fishing License

  Free five-year hunting and fishing license (saltwater, freshwater, hunting + permits) for veterans who are 100% permanently and totally disabled.

  100%+ P&T

Texas

• Free Texas State Parks Admission

  Free admission to all Texas state parks (Parklands Disabled Veteran Passport) for veterans with 60%+ disability.

  60%+

Florida

• Florida State Parks Discount

  Florida offers discounted or free state park admission for disabled veterans. Check with individual parks.

  Any rating

Texas

• Texas Veteran Business Benefits

  Texas offers procurement preferences, license fee waivers, tax exemptions, and other benefits for veteran-owned businesses. Visit the Texas veterans affairs website for complete state-specific programs and eligibility.

  Any rating Varies — check state website for specific programsApply

Florida

• Florida SBDC Veteran Business Consulting

  Florida Small Business Development Center network provides free consulting specifically for veteran-owned businesses. 40+ locations statewide. Services include business plan development, financial analysis, marketing strategy, and federal contracting assistance.

  Any rating $3,000-$10,000/year estimated value in free consulting

• Florida SDVOSB State Procurement Preference

  Florida gives procurement preference to SDVOSB and VOSB certified businesses for state contracts. Register your business in MyFloridaMarketplace to be eligible for state procurement opportunities.

  Any rating Access to Florida state contracting — varies by contract

• Florida Veteran Business Benefits

  Florida offers procurement preferences, license fee waivers, tax exemptions, and other benefits for veteran-owned businesses. Visit the Florida veterans affairs website for complete state-specific programs and eligibility.

  Any rating Varies — check state website for specific programs

• Florida Veteran Business License Fee Waivers

  Florida Statute 205.171 provides business license fee exemptions for honorably discharged veterans. Apply at your county tax collector office with DD-214.

  Any rating $200-$500/year depending on business type and county

• Florida Veteran Entrepreneur Initiative

  State-funded program providing grants and technical assistance to veteran entrepreneurs in Florida. Grants available for qualifying veteran-owned startups.

  Any rating Grants up to $5,000 for qualifying veteran-owned startups