TX

Texas Veteran Benefits
2026 Complete Guide

Texas offers 10 state-specific veteran benefits across property tax exemptions, vehicle benefits, education programs, and more. Below is a detailed breakdown of every benefit available to disabled veterans in TX, including eligibility requirements and how they stack with your federal VA benefits.

10

State Benefits

5

Categories

50+

Federal Benefits

378+

Discounts

Texas State-Specific Benefits

Education Benefits (1)

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.

Hunting & Fishing (1)

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.

Requires 50%+ rating

Property Tax Exemptions (5)

10-29% Disabled Veteran Partial Exemption

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

Requires 10%+ rating

30-49% Disabled Veteran Partial Exemption

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

Requires 30%+ rating

50-69% Disabled Veteran Partial Exemption

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

Requires 50%+ rating

70-100% Disabled Veteran Partial Exemption

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

Requires 70%+ rating

100% Disabled Veteran Total Homestead Exemption

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

Requires 100%+ ratingDeadline: April 30 (or up to 5 years retroactive)

State Parks & Recreation (1)

Free Texas State Parks Admission

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

Requires 60%+ rating

Vehicle Benefits (2)

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.

Requires 50%+ rating

Free Driver's License

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

Requires 60%+ rating

2026 Federal Compensation Rates

In addition to Texas state benefits, all veterans receive federal tax-free disability compensation. Here are the 2026 rates for a single veteran:

10% Rating$180.42/mo
20% Rating$356.66/mo
30% Rating$552.47/mo
40% Rating$795.84/mo
50% Rating$1132.90/mo
60% Rating$1435.02/mo
70% Rating$1808.45/mo
80% Rating$2102.15/mo
90% Rating$2362.30/mo
100% Rating$3938.58/mo

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