Texas State Veteran Benefits (V3T-TALK)
Channel: V3T(VET)-TALK
Date: 22/06/2023

If you are a veteran or family member of a veteran living in Texas, you may be eligible for a wide range of benefits provided by the state. From financial assistance to education benefits, Texas has many programs in place to support its veterans and their families.

One of the most significant benefits available to veterans is the Texas Veterans Homes program. With nine locations throughout the state, these homes provide affordable housing options for veterans and their spouses. Gold Star parents are also eligible for these homes, provided they meet the age and residency requirements.

Disabled veterans can benefit from several financial assistance programs, including property tax exemptions and home loans. The Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption provides total property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. Additionally, veterans with a VA disability rating of 10-90% can receive a reduction in their home's assessed value, depending on their disability percentage.

The Texas Veterans Land Board offers home loans at below-market interest rates for Texas veterans. Veterans with a disability rating of 30% or more can receive even lower rates. The VLB also provides home improvement loans up to $50,000 for veterans who need to make alterations or repairs to their homes.

Education benefits are also available to veterans through the Hazlewood Act. This program provides up to 150 hours of tuition-free college education at state schools for qualified veterans, their spouses, and dependent children. The Legacy Act allows eligible veterans to assign unused hours to their children under certain conditions.

Veterans can also benefit from employment programs, including veterans' preference for employment with state agencies or offices. The state also allows non-retired veterans who are state employees to claim their active duty military time toward retirement.

For recreation, disabled veterans can receive free hunting and fishing licenses, while all veterans with a 60% or greater disability or service-connected loss of lower extremity are eligible for free admission to Texas state parks. Finally, Texas has four state veterans cemeteries where all Texas veterans, their spouses, and dependent children can receive free burial.

If you are a veteran living in Texas, be sure to visit the Texas Veterans Commission website to learn more about these programs and determine your eligibility. The state of Texas is committed to supporting its veterans and providing them with the resources they need to succeed.
https://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-state-benefits/texas-state-veterans-benefits.html


https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/

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