100% disabled veteran homestead exemption: El Paso County filing
100%+Property tax
Full property tax exemption on your homestead at a 100% service-connected rating or individual unemployability. Apply with El Paso Central Appraisal District on Form 50-114.
Who qualifies
100% service-connected or IU; also an unremarried surviving spouse.
How to apply
Form 50-114 to El Paso Central Appraisal District with your TX ID and VA letter.
Deadline
No fixed deadline is published on the district’s page; Texas generally allows a late homestead application up to 2 years after the delinquency date. Confirm with the district.
Disabled veteran exemption on any property ($5,000–$12,000)
10%+Property tax
Takes value off one property you own: $5,000 (10–29%), $7,500 (30–49%), $10,000 (50–69%), $12,000 (70–100%). Can be combined with the 100% homestead exemption.
Who qualifies
Texas resident veteran with a service-connected rating of 10% or more. Surviving spouses and children may qualify.
How to apply
Form 50-135 to your county appraisal district.
Deadline
April 30 (late filing allowed up to 5 years after delinquency).
Texas Property Tax Exemption for the Surviving Spouse of a Service Member Killed in the Line of Duty
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An unremarried surviving spouse of a service member who was killed in the line of duty while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces is eligible for 100% property tax exemption on their homestead. For more information, please contact the County Appraisal District, Tax Assessor or Collector.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
For more information, please contact the County Appraisal District, Tax Assessor or Collector.
Total homestead exemption for surviving spouses of qualifying veterans
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An unremarried surviving spouse keeps the 100% disabled veteran homestead exemption (Tax Code 11.131). A spouse whose veteran died of a qualifying condition or disease gets a total exemption regardless of the veteran's rating (11.136).
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
For more information, please contact the County Appraisal District, Tax Assessor or Collector.
Texas Military and Veteran Specialty Vehicle License Plates
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TxDMV offers many military and veteran specialty plates. Eligibility, proof and fees vary by plate.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
All applicants must submit the completed application, payment (if required, personal check, money order, or cashier’s check) and proof of eligibility to their local county tax assessor-collector office.
Army Medal of Honor recipients are eligible for free Texas Army Medal of Honor license plates. Applicants must provide a written request with a copy of their DD214, or a copy of their award certificate to: Vehicle Titles and Registration 4000 Jackson Avenue Austin, TX 78732
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Purple Heart recipients are eligible for the Texas Purple Heart license plate. Applicants must provide official documentation they received an honorable discharge and were awarded the Purple Heart Medal. This plate may be personalized.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Texas Gold Star license plates are available for free to the family members of a service member who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. These license plates are available in the following designs for specific family members: (parent, sibling or child); ; ; ; All applicants must provide proof of relationship to the service member and that they died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. This plate may be personalized. Eligible family members are only authorized one set of Gold Star license plates.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Free Super Combo hunting & all-water fishing license
50%+Outdoors & parks
Free hunting and fishing license plus 5 state endorsements (no federal duck stamp). Open to residents and non-residents.
Who qualifies
Disabled veteran with a 50%+ rating (or loss of use of a foot or leg) who receives compensation. Show VA proof dated within 12 months, or a Texas DL with the Disabled Veteran designation, every year.
Veterans Parklands Passport: free state park entry for any honorably discharged veteran
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Free entry to Texas state parks for honorably discharged veterans (pass holder only). Disabled veterans rated 60%+ get the companion version (see the DV passport entry).
Who qualifies
The following individuals are eligible for a free Parklands Passport: Service member currently serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces (must be renewed annually); Veteran who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces; Veteran who has a service-connected disability rating of at least 60% or more, or loss of a lower extremity (a companion is also authorized free admission); Family member of a service member who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces Surviving spouse; Parent, stepparent; Child; Sibling, stepsibling; ; Those eligible can apply for the Parklands Passport at any state park. Please visit the “Learn more…” link below for a complete list of documentation requirements.
How to apply
Armed Forces Surviving spouse; Parent, stepparent; Child; Sibling, stepsibling; ; Those eligible can apply for the Parklands Passport at any state park. Please visit the “Learn more…” link below for a complete list of documentation requirements.
Texas school districts will issue high school diplomas to Veterans who left school before receiving their diploma to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Who qualifies
Veterans must meet the following requirements to be eligible: Honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces; Was scheduled to graduate from high school after 1940 and before 1975, or after 1989; Left school after completing 6 th grade or higher, but before graduating from high school, to serve in: World War II; Korean War; Vietnam War; Persian Gulf War; Iraq War; Afghan War; Any other formally declared war or military engagement; ; The completed must be submitted to the local Texas school district where the Veteran was last enrolled. If the Veteran’s school district no longer exists, the form should be submitted to the consolidated (new) district. These diplomas can be requested posthumously. Veterans are required to provide a copy of their DD214, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation form, or Discharge Certificate. For more information, please call the Texas Education Agency’s Divi
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
A state or localgovernment employee who leaves their job to enter active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces is entitled to be reemployed to the same position or a position of similar seniority, status and pay.
Who qualifies
Service members have five years from the date of their entry into military service to reapply for their previous position. Service members must have received an honorable discharge and must be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of their position to be eligible. An employee who cannot perform the duties of their previous position, due to a service-connected disability they received during service in the U.S. Armed Forces, must be employed to a position they can perform and that has similar seniority, status, and pay as their former position.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Professional Licensing Benefits for U.S. Armed Forces Service Members, Veterans and Spouses
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TDLR offers professional licensing benefits to service members, Veterans and military spouses. TLDR provides the following benefits: Service members and Veterans may use military experience and training to meet the requirements of a Texas occupational license; If a Texas occupational license is held by a service member, service member’s spouse or Veteran expires during their time on active duty, they are eligible for: Additional two years to complete their license renewal; No late renewal fees; Expedited renewal process; Waiving of the examination requirement; ; Offers expedited processing…
Who qualifies
Service Members: Service members must be serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces to be eligible. Veterans: Veterans who have served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, for any length of time, and have since been discharged. Spouse : A spouse who is currently married to an active duty service member.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Texas Veterans Commission On-the-Job Training Program (OJT)
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The Texas Veterans Commission OJT program helps Veterans to learn a trade or skill while training on the job rather than by attending a formal program of classroom-based instruction. OJT training programs provide: Training opportunities for a position the Veteran is not already qualified for; Training lasts no less than six months, no more than two years; Job training has a defined objective with training outline; Training leads to entry-level position; Adequate space and equipment are provided; Supervision for at least 50% of training/work time; Specific recordkeeping requirements and…
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Non-retired veterans in the Employees Retirement System (ERS) can buy eligible active-duty military service credit after their first contribution posts. Limits and costs apply; check with ERS.
Who qualifies
Veterans who are Texas state employees are eligible to purchase military service credit. Veterans must meet the following requirements: Not eligible for military retired pay; Received a discharge other than dishonorable; Military service credit that has been purchased cannot be used for retirement until the Veteran has accrued five years of ERS service credit. Those eligible can purchase service credit online using the . Veterans will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 or NGB23). Veterans have four options to submit their documentation: Email to erscustomer.service@ers.texas.gov ; Fax to 512-867-7438; Mail to PO Box 13207, Austin, TX 78711-3207, or; In-person to 200 E 18th Street, Austin, TX 78701 (drop box is available); For more information, please call 877-275-4377.
How to apply
Veterans have four options to submit their documentation: Email to erscustomer.service@ers.texas.gov ; Fax to 512-867-7438; Mail to PO Box 13207, Austin, TX 78711-3207, or; In-person to 200 E 18th Street, Austin, TX 78701 (drop box is available); For more information, please call 877-275-4377.
Texas VEP helps Veterans start businesses and grow existing Veteran-owned businesses through business planning, securing of capital, and development of business fundamentals. The VEP provides Veterans with business tools, resources, and direct support to ensure business success. VEP continuously monitors the Texas business market to create programs and develop services to assist Veterans. VEP Services: Community outreach through informational seminars, e-newsletters, and participation in resource partner events; Directs Veteran entrepreneurs to resources available for starting and running…
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), Veteran Services Program
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TWC provides employment,training and related services to Veterans through a network of partnerships, Workforce Solutions offices and dedicated staff. Veterans are given priority of service for all employment, job training and related services provided by TWC. Veterans can search for jobs, access information on transition assistance and benefits at Texas Workforce Solutions offices. Services provided to Veterans include: Job placement; Job search resources; Training programs; Résumé and application help; Career development help; Access to resources quicker than non-Veterans; TWC also offers…
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
Services provided to Veterans include: Job placement; Job search resources; Training programs; Résumé and application help; Career development help; Access to resources quicker than non-Veterans; TWC also offers the following programs for Veterans: – Awards college credit for military experience; eliminates obstacles for professional licensing, certification, and accreditation; – Hiring events to connect Veterans, service members leaving the U.S. Armed Forces, recently separated Veterans and the
Texas Veterans are eligible for free copies of their medical or mental health records when they are needed to file a claim for a disability with the VA. The health care provider or health care facility is only required to provide one complete copy free of charge.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
VLB offers land loans, home loans and home improvement loans to eligible Texas veterans and military members. You can hold one active loan in each program, and get another after paying one off. 30%+ rated veterans get a discounted home loan rate.
Who qualifies
Applicants must meet the following requirements: At least 18 years old; Resident of Texas on the date of application, and meet one of the following service criteria: Active duty service member; Serving in the Texas National Guard; Reserve component service member who completed 20 qualifying years for retirement; Honorably discharged Veteran who served at least 90 days on active-duty unless discharged sooner due to service-connected disability; Surviving spouse of a Veteran listed as missing in action or whose death was service-connected; ; Texas VLB Land Sales : VLB makes tracts of land available for Texas Veterans and service members to bid on in a quarterly land sale held every January, April, July, and October. Those eligible may use the VLB Land Loan to purchase these tracts or other non-commercial properties that are one acre or more. Land not sold during these quarterly land sales
How to apply
Veterans may apply for any or all the loans at the same time. Once a Veteran or their successor has successfully paid off a VLB loan, they may apply for another.
Deadline
To qualify for a VLB Home Loan the home must meet the following criteria: Applicants’ primary residence in Texas; Single family attached or detached home, townhome or condominium; Duplexes or other multi-family units must have been constructed at least five years prior to the closing date of the loan; All new construction loans must meet building standards for new homes as required by city, county
The county clerk in each county is required to record, free of charge, the official discharge papers (DD214) of a Veteran who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Texas County Clerk Directory
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
The GLO's Veterans Land Board runs Texas State Veterans Homes offering long-term care for qualified veterans, spouses and Gold Star parents.
Who qualifies
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission to a Texas State Veterans Home: Resident of Texas at the time of application; Served at least 90 days on active duty the U.S. Armed Forces (unless discharged early due to a service-connected injury) and received an honorable discharge; Served at least 20 good years in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces; Spouse or surviving spouse of an eligible Veteran; Gold Star Parents (parents of a service member who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces)
How to apply
Memory Care units are available at each home to provide highly specialized care in a secure environment. Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission to a Texas State Veterans Home: Resident of Texas at the time of application; Served at least 90 days on active duty the U.S.
Texas has four State Veterans Cemeteries that serve as a dignified final resting place for Veterans and their eligible family members. Texas State Veterans Cemetery Locations: 11463 Fort Hood Street Killeen, TX 76542 Phone: 254-616-1770 Fax: 254-616-1769 9974 IH 37 Access Road Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Phone: 361-248-4830 Fax: 361-248-4965 2520 South Inspiration Road Mission, TX 78572 Phone: 956-583-7227 Fax: 956-508-5211 7457 West. Lake Road Abilene, TX 79601 Phone: 325-673-4446 Fax: 325-673-4448 West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock 4614 East 50th Street Lubbock, TX 79403 Phone:…
Who qualifies
Eligibility requirements for the burial at a Texas State Veterans Cemetery are the same as for VA National Cemeteries. Exact eligibility requirements can viewed at the . The following are the general eligibility requirements: Discharged from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable, or; Died while serving on active duty, or; Served at least 20 years in the National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserve and is eligible for military retired pay (or would have been eligible except their death occurred before age 60), or; Reserve component service members if they were activated for federal service, (active duty for training does not qualify); Spouses and dependents (burial of dependent children is limited to unmarried children under 21 years old, or 23 years old if a full-time student at an approved educational institution, or a child who develops a
How to apply
For question and more information please call 800-252-VETS (8387) or contact the Texas State Veterans Cemetery directly.
Texas awards state military decorations, including the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor and the Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal, to eligible service members.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
The Texas Veterans Portal, sponsored by the Texas Veterans Commission, connects service members, Veterans, their families and caregivers to benefits and services earned through military service. It is a one stop shop offering links to categories such as:
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
TLTV provides free civil legal assistance to Veterans and their families who otherwise cannot afford legal services. TLTV is a collaborative effort with local bar associations, legal aid organizations and Veteran service providers to host legal advice clinics throughout the state. For more information, please call 512-427-1463 or 800-204-2222, or use the .
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
The Texas Veterans Commission, Women Veterans Program’s mission is to ensure that women Veterans of Texas, have equal access to federal and state Veterans’ benefits and services. The Texas Veterans Commission Women Veterans Program serves to educate and inform women Veterans of their benefits and services, and advocate on their behalf by: Creating public awareness; Recognizing and honoring women Veterans; Identifying needs and making legislative recommendations; The Texas Veterans Commission Women Veterans Program also maintains the Texas Women Veterans Registry , a database of information…
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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