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This tool provides estimates for educational purposes only. We are not accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and do not file claims, provide legal advice, or represent veterans before the VA (38 U.S.C. § 5904). For official assistance, contact a VSO, CVSO, or VA-accredited attorney.

Texas Veterans Benefits Resources

Based on Public benefits information published by the Texas Veterans Commission and the state of Texas. This page is a free community resource. We are not VA-accredited and do not file claims or provide legal advice (per 38 U.S.C. § 5904).

Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 · Next review: 2026-10-18

Maintained by: Veterans Benefits Navigator editorial team. Every citation links to a primary federal or state source. See editorial standards and our privacy posture.

Primary sources: Texas Veterans Commission, TX benefits overview

State-level veteran benefits supplement federal VA compensation and healthcare. Texas administers its own set of programs, summarized below. State programs change by legislature; verify current rules directly with the Texas Veterans Commission.

Finding help in Texas

Federal VA disability, healthcare, education, housing, and survivor benefits are the same in every state. What changes by state — and, more specifically, by county — is access to free, accredited representation. Most veterans in Texas can work with a County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) at no cost, or with a VSO recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • VA’s accredited representative lookup. The VA publishes the official directory of accredited attorneys, claims agents, and VSO representatives. You can filter by state when you search: VA Office of General Counsel accreditation search.
  • County CVSOs. Many Texascounties staff a County Veterans Service Officer. CVSOs are funded by the county (or state) and may file federal and state veteran claims for free. They are not VBN and are not employees of the VA — they work for the veterans of their county.
  • Your state’s department of veterans affairs. Search for “TexasDepartment of Veterans Affairs” on the official state government website (.gov) for state-specific benefits, nursing-home admissions, tuition programs, and the current CVSO directory. VBN links to the Texas Veterans Commission; confirm URLs before submitting forms.

Start with your state veterans office

The Texas Veterans Commission is the authoritative source for state-level eligibility, application forms, and appeal procedures. Many Texas counties also host a County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO); state VA departments typically maintain a directory of CVSOs who can file state and federal claims at no cost. The current directory is available at tvc.texas.gov/veterans/claims-representation.

Commonly cited Texas benefits

These are benefits most frequently highlighted by Texas Veterans Commission. Eligibility rules vary by program and change over time; each item links to the official source.

  • Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption. Texas offers a graduated property tax exemption on residence homesteads for veterans with a VA disability rating. Veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled (or unemployable) may qualify for a total exemption on a residence homestead. Ratings below 100% may qualify for a partial exemption. Source.
  • Hazlewood Act (Tuition). The Hazlewood Act may provide up to 150 credit hours of tuition at Texas public institutions for qualifying veterans, surviving spouses, and dependent children. Eligibility has a residency requirement at time of entry and other conditions. Source.
  • State Employment Preference. Texas law provides a veterans employment preference in state agency hiring. Veterans with a service-connected disability receive an additional preference beyond the base veteran preference. Source.
  • Veteran Designation on Texas Driver License. A "Veteran" designation may be added to a Texas driver license or ID card at no additional fee with proof of honorable service. Some services and businesses extend discounts to holders of the veteran-designated ID. Source.

Federal claims still run through VA.gov

State benefits are administered by Texas. Federal VA disability compensation, healthcare enrollment, GI Bill, VR&E, VA home loans, and survivor benefits are administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and are the same in every state. VBN’s federal-side tools are linked below.

What this page is (and what it isn’t)

This page summarizes publicly published TX state veteran benefits with links to authoritative sources. It is not a legal guide and does not substitute for an accredited Veterans Service Officer. Filing deadlines, income thresholds, and rating thresholds change; treat this page as a starting point and confirm current rules with the state VA department before making filing decisions.

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