Texas Veteran Benefits (2026)
What Texas offers veterans on top of federal VA benefits — property tax relief, state income-tax treatment of retirement pay, and education programs. Compiled from official state sources.
Property tax exemption
Under Texas Tax Code 11.131, veterans receiving 100% disability compensation from the VA (a 100% rating or individual unemployability) get a total exemption from property taxes on their residence homestead, regardless of the home's value. Veterans rated 10% to 90% receive a partial exemption of $5,000 to $12,000 of assessed value that scales with the disability rating; a $12,000 exemption also applies to veterans 65 or older with at least a 10% rating, veterans who are blind, or who have lost the use of one or more limbs.
Military retirement pay & state income tax
Texas has no state income tax, so military retirement pay is not taxed.
Education benefits
The Hazlewood Act exempts qualified Texas veterans from up to 150 semester hours of tuition and most fees at Texas public colleges and universities, once federal education benefits are exhausted. Spouses and dependent children can also qualify, including through the Legacy transfer of a veteran's unused hours.
Also worth knowing
The Texas Veterans Land Board (under the General Land Office) offers below-market home loans up to $832,750, land loans up to $200,000 with 5% down, and home improvement loans; veterans with a 30%+ VA disability rating get a further interest-rate discount.
Where to apply & verify
- Texas Veterans Commission — the official state agency for these programs
- Verified veteran services in Texas — directory of local organizations
- Texas veteran resources & news
- VA disability pay dates 2026 · 2026 VA disability rates
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About this information: Compiled July 2026 from official state sources and verified references. Benefit rules change through legislation — always confirm details with Texas Veterans Commission or a Veteran Service Officer before making decisions. This is general information, not legal or financial advice.