Texas Veteran Benefits
Discover 18 state benefits available to Texas veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in Texas
🏛️Tax Benefits(5)
Property Tax Exemption (10-29%)
10%+$5,000 off assessed home value for veterans with a 10-29% disability rating.
Value: $5,000 off home value
Read full benefit guide →Property Tax Exemption (30-49%)
30%+$7,500 off assessed home value for veterans with a 30-49% disability rating.
Value: $7,500 off home value
Read full benefit guide →Property Tax Exemption (50-69%)
50%+$10,000 off assessed home value for veterans with a 50-69% disability rating.
Value: $10,000 off home value
Read full benefit guide →Property Tax Exemption (70-99%)
70%+$12,000 off assessed home value for veterans with a 70-99% disability rating.
Value: $12,000 off home value
Read full benefit guide →Full Property Tax Exemption
100%+Complete exemption of total appraised homestead value for 100% disabled veterans; unmarried surviving spouse may retain or transfer the exemption.
Value: 100% exemption
Read full benefit guide →🏠Housing & Home Loans(3)
VLB Land Loan
Any VeteranUp to $200,000 for land purchase through the Texas Veterans Land Board with 5% down payment and 30-year fixed rate.
Value: Up to $200,000
Read full benefit guide →VLB Home Loan
Any VeteranCompetitive rate home loans for Texas veterans through the Veterans Land Board, up to $832,750 (2026 limit).
Value: Up to $832,750
Read full benefit guide →VLB Home Improvement Loan (Moratorium in Effect)
Any VeteranUp to $50,000 for home improvements through the Veterans Land Board. NOT currently accepting new applications — moratorium effective April 30, 2026.
Value: Up to $50,000 (program currently paused)
Read full benefit guide →🚗Transportation(3)
Disabled Veteran License Plates
50%+Specialty license plates for veterans with a 50%+ VA rating (or 40%+ with lower-extremity amputation). Includes free registration on one vehicle and TxDOT toll exemption.
Read full benefit guide →TxDOT Toll Road Exemption
50%+Free tolls on TxDOT-operated toll roads when displaying qualifying specialty plates. NO enrollment required — applies automatically.
Value: Free tolls (TxDOT roads)
Read full benefit guide →Free Vehicle Registration
50%+One vehicle registered at no charge for veterans with DV plates (50%+ VA rating, or 40%+ with lower-extremity amputation). 100% P&T veterans may register two vehicles.
Value: Free annually
Read full benefit guide →🌲Recreation & Parks(2)
Free Hunting & Fishing License
50%+Free Disabled Veteran Super Combo license (hunting + all-water fishing) for veterans rated 50%+. Open to residents AND non-residents.
Value: Free annually
Read full benefit guide →Free State Parks Pass (Texas Parklands Passport)
60%+Free entry to all Texas state parks for veterans rated 60%+ (or with loss of a lower extremity), plus one accompanying companion.
Value: Free entry + 1 companion
Read full benefit guide →📋Other Benefits(3)
"Veteran" Driver License Designation
Any VeteranFree veteran designation on Texas driver license or state identification card.
Read full benefit guide →License to Carry (LTC) Fee Waiver for Active Duty
Any VeteranFree License to Carry for active-duty military; $25 fee for honorably discharged veterans. Optional since Texas is now a permitless carry state — useful for out-of-state reciprocity.
Read full benefit guide →Free Driver License / State ID
60%+No fee for non-commercial driver license or state ID for Texas resident veterans rated 60%+.
Read full benefit guide →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all Texas veterans.
| Rating | Veteran Alone | With Spouse |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 |
Rates for 10-20% are the same regardless of dependents. Dependent additions apply at 30%+. View complete rate tables →
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