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    Texas Exclusive State Benefits

    Factoid: Texas has over 1.5 million veterans, second only to California, and hosts major installations like Fort Cavazos, Joint Base San Antonio, and many Guard and Reserve units. It offers extensive benefits tailored to veterans, including tax relief, education, housing assistance, and legal services. Hill & Ponton, P.A.
    Key Contact:
    Texas Veterans Commission (TVC)
    📍 1700 N. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
    🌐 https://www.tvc.texas.gov | 📞 (512) 463 6564 or Toll free (800) 252 8387 | 📧 vog.saxet.cvt%40ofni Tarrant County+8Texas Veterans Commission+8Texas Veterans Commission+8
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    ⚕️ State Veterans Homes
    🟩 Nine Texas Veterans Homes in Amarillo, Big Spring, Bonham, El Paso, Floresville, McAllen, Temple, Tyler, Houston offer skilled nursing, rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s care, prioritizing veterans and eligible spouses.
    🌐 https://glo.texas.gov/vlb/veterans-homes | 📞 (512) 463 6564 Texas Veterans Commission+3El Paso County+3Veterans United Home Loans+3Texas Veterans Commission
    🚗 Driver License & ID Benefits
    🟩 Free “Veteran” designation on driver’s licenses/ID cards for 60%+ service connected disability or honorable discharge.
    🟩 Specialty plates for disabled veterans, Purple Heart, Medal of Honor (fees waived for 100% disability).
    🌐 https://www.dps.texas.gov | 📞 (512) 424 2600 Texas Veterans Commission+4VA Disability Group+4Hill & Ponton, P.A.+4
    🏠 Property Tax Exemptions
    🟩 100% disabled veterans & surviving spouses may be fully exempt from property taxes.
    🟩 Partial exemptions from $5,000 to $12,000 for veterans with 10–99% disability—tiered by rating.
    🟩 Surviving spouses retain exemption if they do not remarry.
    🌐 https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/veterans.php | 📞 (512) 305 9999 Wikipedia+9Texas Veterans Commission+9Houston Chronicle+9

    • 💵 Income Tax
      🟩 Texas has no state income tax, so all military pay, retirement, and VA disability or survivor benefits are tax free. MyArmyBenefitsMilitary.com
      🎓 Education Benefits
      🟩 Hazlewood Act: Up to 150 tuition credits at public institutions for qualifying veterans, spouses, and dependents (no fees, room/board/books).
      🌐 https://www.tvc.texas.gov/education/hazlewood | 📞 (877) 898 3833 Texas Veterans Commission+7Texas Veterans Commission+7Texas Veterans Commission+7
      🟩 Free in state tuition for all honorably discharged veterans, in state rates for dependents.
      🟩 College credit for military training evaluated by institutions aligned with Texas criteria. Texas Veterans Commission
      💼 Employment & Business Support
      🟩 State and local employers give hiring preference to veterans, disabled veterans, and survivors.
      🟩 TVC Employment Advisors assist with job search and career guidance.
      🌐 https://www.tvc.texas.gov/employment | 📞 (512) 463 6564
      🟩 Veterans Land Board offers the Veterans Entrepreneur Program: free business training, mentorship, and loan access.
      🌐 https://glo.texas.gov/vlb/loans/vet-loans.html | 📞 (800) 252 8387 Sean Kendall+15Texas Veterans Commission+15Hill & Ponton, P.A.+15Texas Veterans CommissionWikipedia+1MyArmyBenefits+1MyArmyBenefits+1Texas Veterans Commission+1
      🌳 Recreation & Licenses
      🟩 Disabled veterans with 50%+ rating: free Super Combo hunting/fishing license.
      🟩 Active-duty residents & service members stationed 6+ months are eligible for free resident-level licenses and park access.
      🟩 Discounted camping and park privileges at all state parks for qualified veterans and Gold Star families.
      🌐 https://tpwd.texas.gov | 📞 (512) 389 4800 Military.com+5MyArmyBenefits+5Hill & Ponton, P.A.+5
      ⚖️ Legal Assistance
      🟩 Free legal aid for veterans through Texas Legal Services Center’s Veterans Legal Assistance Project (includes claims support, discharge upgrades, family law).
      🌐 https://www.tlsc.org | 📞 (800) 622 2520 Wikipedia
      ⚰️ Veterans Cemeteries
      🟩 Texas Veterans Land Board manages four state veteran cemeteries: Abilene, Corpus Christi, Killeen, Mission.
      🟩 Free burial for veterans, nominal fees for spouses/dependents, includes grave marker, perpetual care, and honors.
      🌐 https://glo.texas.gov/vlb/veterans-cemeteries | 📞 (512) 463 6564 Wikipedia
      💡 Additional Texas Programs
      🟩 Texas Veterans Land Board also offers Home Improvement and Land Loan programs, with low interest and veteran-only eligibility.
      🌐 https://glo.texas.gov/vlb/loans | 📞 (800) 252 8387 Wikipedia+2Tarrant County+2Sean Kendall+2
      🟩 TVC Claims Assistance — free, statewide, helps veterans file and appeal for VA benefits.
      🌐 https://www.tvc.texas.gov/claims | 📞 (512) 463 6564 Texas Veterans Commission
      Disclaimer:
      This is NOT an official handout from DoD, VA, DOL nor FFSC but created by Dr. Tony Astro, PhD, GCDF, CMCS, CCSP as part of his class & capstone counseling. To reach out for correction and additional information connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyastro. You can also subscribe to his Military Benefits and Transition page for an update on this at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tonyastro.
       

    Texas Veteran Welcome Guide

    Welcome to Texas, Veterans!

    Your guide to benefits, deals, and life in the Lone Star State.

    Key Veteran Benefits

    • Property Tax Exemption: 100% disabled veterans are fully exempt from property taxes on their primary residence. Partial exemptions for 10-99% ratings.
    • No State Income Tax: Your military pay, retirement income, and VA disability benefits are all completely tax-free.
    • Hazlewood Act: An incredible benefit providing up to 150 credit hours of tuition-free education at public institutions for qualifying veterans, spouses, and children.

    Top 10 Things to Do

    1. Visit The Alamo and explore the San Antonio River Walk.
    2. Experience the live music capital of the world in Austin.
    3. Explore the vast landscapes of Big Bend National Park.
    4. Visit Space Center Houston and the NASA Johnson Space Center.
    5. See the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District.
    6. Discover history at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in Dallas.
    7. Relax on the beaches of Padre Island National Seashore.
    8. Hike the trails of Palo Duro Canyon, the "Grand Canyon of Texas."
    9. Tour the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay in Corpus Christi.
    10. Enjoy the German heritage and water activities in New Braunfels.

    Why Texas is a Great Place for Veterans

    As a career counselor for service members, I consistently point to Texas as a state that offers an unparalleled combination of financial incentives and a deeply ingrained pro-military culture. The "big three" benefits—no state income tax, a full property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans, and the Hazlewood Act for education—create a level of financial stability and opportunity for families that is hard to match anywhere else. The Hazlewood Act, in particular, is a legacy benefit, securing a college education for your children.


    Beyond the exceptional benefits, the state's massive veteran population and numerous military installations mean you are surrounded by a community that understands your service. The diverse economy provides robust career opportunities in sectors like tech, energy, and healthcare, allowing for a successful second career. Texas doesn't just welcome veterans; it actively invests in their future and the future of their families.

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