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Texas
Hazlewood + Legacy is one of the most generous education benefits in the nation.
State Veterans Department
Texas Veterans Commission
Standout State Benefits
What's unique to Texas
State benefits layered on top of federal VA coverage. File federal first, then layer state.
Hazlewood Act
Up to 150 credit hours of tuition and most fees waived at TX public colleges/universities; "Legacy" provision allows transfer of unused hours to a child
100% Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption
Full property tax exemption on residence homestead for 100% service-connected disabled vets and qualifying surviving spouses (regardless of home value)
Veterans Land Board (VLB) Loan Programs
Below-market-rate state loans for land, home purchases, and home improvements administered by the Texas General Land Office
Texas in the News
Latest coverage mentioning Texas
Let’s talk stress: A simple conversation is changing care for Veterans
VA News · Oct 21
Army releases rare account of soldiers surviving Iranian missile attack and how life has c
Task & Purpose · Oct 16
Trump reverses Pentagon’s plan to livestream Hasan execution
Task & Purpose · Oct 15
Youth volunteers bring meaningful connections to Veterans
VA News · Oct 9
Army sets execution date for Nidal Hasan by firing squad at Fort Hood
Task & Purpose · Oct 7
Veterans find strength at National Veterans Wheelchair Games
VA News · Oct 4
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