Free Driver License / State ID
No fee for non-commercial driver license or state ID for Texas resident veterans rated 60%+.
Who qualifies
- Requires 60%+ VA disability rating
- Texas residency
Details
Eligibility
Texas resident veteran with a service-connected disability of at least 60% rated by the VA, an honorable discharge, currently receiving U.S. government disability compensation, AND not required to register as a sex offender. All four conditions must be met.
Covers
Fees for original issuance and renewal of a non-commercial Texas driver license or state ID card. Commercial driver licenses (CDL) are EXCLUDED.
Note
A separate "DISABLED VETERAN" designation is available at 50%+ disability (or 40%+ with lower-extremity amputation) — that is a designation, not a fee waiver.
How to apply
Visit any Texas DPS office in person with your VA disability letter and DD-214. The fee is waived after eligibility is verified.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Texas state agency before applying.
Other Texas Other Benefits
"Veteran" Driver License Designation
Free veteran designation on Texas driver license or state identification card.
License to Carry (LTC) Fee Waiver for Active Duty
Free 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.
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