Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemptions
Texas offers a partial exemption tied to disability rating and a residence homestead exemption for qualifying 100% disabled veterans.
State veteran benefits
Texas Veteran Benefits
Programs, eligibility standards, and official Texas government sources — explained in plain language, then linked to the agency that decides.
State veterans agency
Texas Veterans Commission
Phone: 1-800-252-8387
Last verified: September 2026
At a glance
Indicators appear only where an official source supports them.
Property Tax
Available
State Parks
Available
Hunting & Fishing
Available
Veteran Plates
Available
Education
Programs Available
State Employment Preference
Yes
Veteran Business Programs
Available
Property Tax Benefits
Exemptions and reductions on a qualifying primary residence.
National & State Park Access
Federal passes and state park admission or camping programs.
Texas State Parks Veteran Passes
Texas Parks & Wildlife issues passes for qualifying veterans and Gold Star Families.
National Park Service Passes (Military & Veteran)
Federal recreation passes for current military, veterans, and Gold Star Families.
Travel & TSA Resources
Traveler programs and the rules that separate each status.
TSA PreCheck and Military Travel Policies
How TSA screening programs actually apply to service members, retirees, and veterans.
Veteran Identification Cards
Proof-of-service cards and state license designations.
Veteran Designation on a Texas Driver License or ID
Texas DPS can add a veteran designation to a driver license or state ID.
Veteran ID Card (VIC) and Veteran Health Identification Card
Federal proof-of-service and VA health care identification options.
Base, Commissary & Exchange Access
Federal eligibility categories and installation procedures.
Commissary, Exchange, and MWR Access
Federal eligibility categories for on-installation shopping and recreation privileges.
Hunting & Fishing
License exemptions, discounts, and special opportunities.
Disabled Veteran Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Texas Parks & Wildlife offers reduced-fee or no-fee license options for qualifying disabled veterans and active military.
Vehicle Registration
Registration fee programs and disability vehicle provisions.
Vehicle Registration Fee Provisions
Registration fee treatment for certain veteran and disabled veteran plate holders.
Veteran License Plates
Specialty plates tied to service, awards, and disability.
Military and Veteran Specialty License Plates
Texas issues a large catalog of military plates including Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, Former POW, branch, and Gold Star plates.
Education Benefits
State tuition programs for veterans, spouses, and dependents.
Hazlewood Act Tuition Exemption
Tuition exemption hours at public Texas colleges for qualifying veterans, with a Legacy transfer option for children.
Employment Benefits
Hiring preference, licensing credit, and workforce programs.
Veteran's Employment Preference and Workforce Services
Hiring preference for state agency positions plus veteran employment services through the state workforce system.
Business Benefits
Certifications, contracting preference, and fee provisions.
Texas Veteran-Owned Business Provisions and HUB Program
State recognition for veteran-owned businesses plus the Historically Underutilized Business certification.
Housing & Land
State veteran land, home loan, and housing assistance programs.
Texas Veterans Land Board Loan Programs
State land, home, and home improvement loan programs for qualifying Texas veterans.
Financial & Tax
State income tax treatment and veteran financial programs.
State Income Tax Treatment
Texas does not levy a state individual income tax.
Healthcare & Long-Term Care
State veterans homes and long-term care resources.
Texas State Veterans Homes
State-operated skilled nursing homes for qualifying veterans and certain family members.
Burial & Memorial
State veterans cemeteries and survivor memorial resources.
Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
State veterans cemeteries operated by the Veterans Land Board.
Legal Assistance
Accredited claim help and veteran legal clinics.
Texas Veterans Commission Claims Assistance
State claims representatives and county veterans service officers assist with VA claims at no cost.
VA-Accredited Representatives and VSOs
Free accredited help preparing and filing VA claims.
State and federal veteran benefit programs can change, and eligibility depends on individual circumstances. Exceptional Insight Consulting provides educational information and links to official resources but does not determine eligibility or administer government benefits. Always verify current requirements with the government agency responsible for the program.