| Military retirement pay | Texas has no individual income tax, so military retirement pay and Thrift Savings Plan withdrawals are not taxed by the state. |
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| Property tax | Veterans with a 100% VA disability rating (or unemployability at the 100% rate) are fully exempt from property tax on their residence homestead. An unremarried surviving spouse can keep it, and spouses of service members killed in the line of duty and of veterans who died of a VA-presumptive condition also qualify. Partial exemptions for veterans rated below 100% are $5,000 for 10% to 29%, $7,500 for 30% to 49%, $10,000 for 50% to 69%, and $12,000 for 70% to 99%. Apply with your local appraisal district (Form 50-114). |
| 100% disabled veteran homestead exemption Taxes | Total exemption on the residence homestead for 100% rated or unemployable veterans and qualifying surviving spouses. |
| Partial disabled veteran exemption Taxes | $5,000 to $12,000 off taxable value for ratings from 10% to 99%. |
| Hazlewood Act tuition exemption Education | Up to 150 credit hours of tuition and fee exemption at Texas public colleges for veterans with 181+ days of active duty, and for some spouses and children. |
| Texas State Veterans Homes Health & Homes | Ten homes in Amarillo, Big Spring, Bonham, El Paso, Floresville, Fort Worth, Houston, McAllen, Temple and Tyler. |
| Free hunting and fishing package Recreation | Resident disabled veterans rated 50%+ with VA compensation, or who lost the use of a foot or leg, can get the free Super Combo license. |
| Free active-duty licenses Recreation | Active-duty residents, and nonresidents stationed in Texas six months or more, can get free license packages. |
| Specialty veteran plates Vehicles & ID | Texas offers hundreds of plate designs; Gold Star plates and Air Force Medal of Honor plates are free. |
| Workforce priority of service Jobs | The Texas Workforce Commission gives veterans priority for its employment and training programs. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with Texas Veterans Commission before you rely on any benefit.