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Every veteran benefit Texas offers — property tax, income tax, education, and more. Confirm current dollar amounts with the official source linked in each section.
At a glance
Property tax (100% P&T): Yes
Graduated by rating: Yes
Military retired pay tax: No state income tax
Education benefit: Hazlewood Act (and Hazlewood Legacy Act)
Property Tax
Program
Residence Homestead Exemption (Tax Code 11.131, 11.132, 11.22)
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Yes
Graduated by rating?
Yes
Administered by
County appraisal district
Exemption amount / cap
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Income test?
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Key notes & traps
Full exemption at 100% P&T or IU. Graduated partial exemptions at 10-90%. Separate DSHE for surviving spouses.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
No state income tax
Active duty pay
No state income tax
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
High
Education
Program
Hazlewood Act (and Hazlewood Legacy Act)
Who it covers
Veterans; dependents via Legacy transfer
Benefit limit / amount
150 credit hours
Notes
Exempts qualifying veterans from tuition and most fees at Texas public institutions, up to 150 credit hours. Legacy provision allows transfer to a child. Among the strongest state education benefits in the country. Strict residency-at-entry requirements.
Employment & Licensing
Standard provisions
Veterans preference in state classified hiring (points or absolute preference); disabled veteran enhanced preference; military occupational credentialing/licensure reciprocity; spouse licensure portability
State-specific notes
Veteran and disabled-veteran absolute preference in state hiring; HUB program for veteran-owned businesses.
Recreation & Parks
Hunting & fishing
Reduced or free resident hunting/fishing license for disabled veterans - rating threshold varies
State parks
Reduced or free state park admission/camping for disabled veterans
State-specific notes
Free 'Super Combo' hunting/fishing license for 50%+ disabled veterans; free/discounted state park entry.
Motor Vehicle & ID
Standard provisions
Disabled veteran and specialty military license plates (Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, campaign, branch); fee waiver or reduction commonly tied to rating; DV parking privileges; veteran designation on driver's license/ID
State-specific notes
DV plates with fee exemption for qualifying ratings; multiple specialty plates at no or reduced fee.
Homes, Burial & Aid
Homes & cemeteries
Multiple Texas State Veterans Homes and Texas State Veterans Cemeteries operated by TVLB.
Financial assistance programs
Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) grant program.