Free Vehicle Registration
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.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
Veterans with Disabled Veteran (DV) license plates, which require a 50%+ VA service-connected disability rating OR 40%+ with lower-extremity amputation (Texas Transportation Code Sec. 504.202).
What is waived
The qualifying veteran may register ONE vehicle for personal use without payment of any registration fee except the $3 license plate fee. 100% Permanent & Total veterans may extend the waiver to a SECOND personally owned vehicle. Additional vehicles can display DV plates but pay regular registration and local fees.
Not waived
Vehicle inspection fees are NOT waived.
Important
Tell the county tax assessor-collector clerk you are claiming the disabled veteran fee waiver — it is not applied automatically.
How to apply
Visit your county tax assessor-collector office with your VA disability letter, DD-214, DV plates, and vehicle title/registration.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-04-30 against www.txdmv.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Texas state agency before applying.
Other Texas Transportation
Disabled Veteran License Plates
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.
TxDOT Toll Road Exemption
Free tolls on TxDOT-operated toll roads when displaying qualifying specialty plates. NO enrollment required — applies automatically.
Free tolls (TxDOT roads)
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