Free State Parks Pass (Texas Parklands Passport)
Free entry to all Texas state parks for veterans rated 60%+ (or with loss of a lower extremity), plus one accompanying companion.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
VA service-connected disability rating of 60% or more, OR loss of a lower extremity from service.
Covers
Free entry to all Texas State Parks for the pass holder plus ONE accompanying companion. (TPWD added separate Veterans 50%+ tier, Active Duty, and Gold Star Family tiers in 2023 with different terms — see TPWD Parklands Passports page.)
How to get it
Visit any Texas State Park headquarters and present a valid photo ID PLUS one of: Disabled Veteran license plate receipt, VA award/disability letter, or Texas property tax exemption letter showing 60%+.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-04-30 against tpwd.texas.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Texas state agency before applying.
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