{"id":10383,"date":"2026-09-30T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/?p=10383"},"modified":"2026-09-30T15:10:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T20:10:41","slug":"100-percent-disabled-veteran-benefits-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lrgrealty.com\/lrg-blog\/100-percent-disabled-veteran-benefits-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Every Benefit Texas Gives 100 Percent Disabled Veterans: Property Tax, Sales Tax, Education, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"rl-page\">\n<header class=\"rl-hero\">\n<div class=\"rl-eyebrow\">Definition \u00b7 Guide<\/div>\n<h1>Every Benefit Texas Gives 100 Percent Disabled Veterans: Property Tax, Sales Tax, Education, and More<\/h1>\n<p><a class=\"rl-cta-primary\" href=\"\/lrg-blog\/connect-with-lrg\/?ref=100-disabled-veteran-benefits-texas\">Connect with LRG \u2192<\/a><br \/>\n<\/header>\n<p>Texas gives 100% disabled Veterans a total property tax exemption on their residence homestead, up to 150 hours of free college tuition through the Hazlewood Act, and a $25,000 annual sales tax exemption under HB 235 that took effect January 1, 2026. Beyond those three, the full package includes vehicle registration waivers, VLB home loans, hunting and fishing licenses, and state Veterans home access. Each program files through a different agency, and missing a deadline can mean paying for benefits you already qualified for.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rl-quick-grid\">\n<article class=\"rl-quick-card\">\n<h3>What Does a 100% VA Disability Rating Mean in Texas?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A 100% VA disability rating unlocks the broadest state benefits package in Texas, starting with a total property tax exemption on your residence homestead.<\/li>\n<li>Both schedular 100% ratings and Total Disability Individual Unemployability designations qualify for the same full slate of Texas Veteran benefits.<\/li>\n<li>The VA uses whole person theory for combined ratings, so two separate ratings of 50% and 30% combine to 70%, not a straight 80%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"rl-quick-card\">\n<h3>Key Facts About 100% Disabled Veteran Benefits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Texas Tax Code Section 11.131 provides a total property tax exemption on the residence homestead for Veterans with a 100% disability rating.<\/li>\n<li>Starting January 1, 2026, HB 235 exempts the first $25,000 of taxable purchases per calendar year for qualified disabled Veterans.<\/li>\n<li>Disabled Veterans can file for their property tax exemption up to five years after the tax delinquency date under state law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"rl-quick-card\">\n<h3>Why 100% Disabled Veteran Benefits Matter<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The total property tax exemption under Section 11.131 eliminates the single largest recurring expense most Texas homeowners carry on their residence.<\/li>\n<li>Missing the HB 235 sales tax exemption means paying full tax on the first $25,000 in eligible purchases every calendar year the benefit goes unclaimed.<\/li>\n<li>Spouses and dependents of 100% disabled Veterans qualify for their own 150 hours of tuition exemption through the Hazlewood Legacy Act.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"rl-quick-card\">\n<h3>Disabled Veteran Benefit Misconceptions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Veterans rated below 100% still qualify for partial property tax exemptions in Texas, with reductions starting at $5,000 for disability ratings from 10% to 29%.<\/li>\n<li>The HB 235 sales tax exemption covers the first $25,000 in taxable purchases per calendar year, not an unlimited amount of tax-free spending.<\/li>\n<li>A surviving spouse keeps the total homestead property tax exemption only if they remain unmarried and continue living in the same home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rl-atf-faqhead\"><span class=\"rl-kicker\">Asked First<\/span>Top questions before you dig in<\/div>\n<details>\n<summary>What benefits does a 100% disabled Veteran get in Texas?<\/summary>\n<p>Texas 100% disabled Veterans receive a total property tax exemption on their residence homestead under Tax Code Section 11.131, up to 150 hours of tuition exemption through the Hazlewood Act, a sales tax exemption on the first $25,000 of purchases annually under HB 235, and free hunting and fishing packages through TPWD.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How much money does a 100% disabled Veteran get a month?<\/summary>\n<p>VA disability compensation at the 100% rating varies by dependent status, and the VA adjusts rates annually. Texas adds savings on top: a total property tax exemption under Tax Code Section 11.131, up to 150 hours of tuition exemption through the Hazlewood Act, and a sales tax exemption on the first $25,000 in purchases each calendar year.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What are the hidden benefits of 100% VA disability?<\/summary>\n<p>Beyond the total property tax exemption, Texas 100% disabled Veterans qualify for a sales tax exemption on the first $25,000 of taxable items per year under HB 235 and up to 150 hours of tuition exemption through the Hazlewood Act. The VA funding fee waiver and TPWD hunting and fishing license package add further savings.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<section class=\"rl-bluf\">\n<h2 id=\"the-bottom-line-up-front\">The Bottom Line Up Front<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Texas offers one of the strongest benefit packages in the country for Veterans rated at 100 percent, yet few claim everything they qualify for. The state eliminates property tax on the homestead, exempts the first $25,000 in annual purchases from sales tax under HB 235, and covers up to 150 credit hours of tuition through the Hazlewood Act. The gap between qualifying and collecting is where real money sits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The property tax exemption under Tax Code Section 11.131 applies to the Veteran&#8217;s residence homestead, and a surviving spouse keeps that exemption as long as they remain unmarried and stay in the home. Partial disability ratings qualify for smaller exemptions: $5,000 at 10-29 percent, $7,500 at 30-49 percent, $10,000 at 50-69 percent, and $12,000 at 70-100 percent. The Hazlewood Act requires 180 or more days of active duty and an honorable discharge. Spouses and dependents of 100 percent disabled Veterans qualify for their own 150 hours of tuition coverage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Texas eliminates property tax on the homestead for Veterans with a 100 percent disability rating.<\/li>\n<li>HB 235 exempts the first $25,000 in annual purchases from state sales tax, effective January 2026.<\/li>\n<li>The Hazlewood Act covers up to 150 credit hours of tuition at any Texas public university.<\/li>\n<li>Spouses and dependents of 100 percent disabled Veterans receive a separate 150-hour tuition exemption.<\/li>\n<li>A surviving spouse keeps the full homestead exemption as long as they remain unmarried in the home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"what-qualifies-as-a-100-percent-va-disability-rating\">What Qualifies as a 100 Percent VA Disability Rating<\/h2>\n<p>A 100 percent VA disability rating reaches a Veteran through two distinct paths. A schedular rating means the VA evaluates service-connected conditions and assigns a combined total of 100 percent based on the severity of those conditions. Total Disability Individual Unemployability, called TDIU, applies when individual ratings fall below 100 percent but the conditions prevent the Veteran from holding substantially gainful employment. Texas treats both paths identically for state benefit eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>That distinction drives real dollars in Texas. Veterans with a schedular 100 percent rating or TDIU receive a total property <a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/texas-hb-235-disabled-veteran-sales-tax-exemption\/\">tax exemption<\/a> on their residence homestead under Tax Code Section 11.131. A Veteran rated at 90 percent combined, even with severe conditions, does not qualify for that full exemption. That Veteran falls under Tax Code Section 11.22, which provides partial exemptions scaled to disability percentage: $5,000 for 10 to 29 percent, $7,500 for 30 to 49 percent, $10,000 for 50 to 69 percent, and $12,000 for 70 to 100 percent. The jump from a <a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/partial-disabled-veteran-tax-exemption-texas-11-132\/\">partial exemption<\/a> to the total exemption can mean thousands in annual savings.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"total-property-tax-exemption-on-your-texas-homestead\">Total Property Tax Exemption on Your Texas Homestead<\/h2>\n<p>Texas Tax Code Section 11.131 grants Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating a total property tax exemption on their residence homestead. Whether the rating is schedular or through TDIU, the result is the same: the entire property tax bill on the home goes to zero. Not a reduction, not a cap. The exemption stays in place for as long as the Veteran owns and occupies the home.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans rated below 100% receive partial property tax relief under a separate provision. Tax Code Section 11.22 reduces the assessed value of the homestead based on the VA disability percentage: $5,000 for ratings between 10% and 29%, $7,500 for 30% to 49%, $10,000 for 50% to 69%, and $12,000 for 70% to 100%. These partial exemptions lower the taxable value rather than eliminating the bill. A Veteran who qualifies for more than one exemption may choose the greatest one but cannot stack them. The <a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/disabled-veteran-property-tax-exemption-texas\/\">100% exemption<\/a> under Section 11.131 replaces these tiers entirely.<\/p>\n<p>Texas extends this protection to surviving spouses. The unmarried surviving spouse of a 100% disabled Veteran keeps the total <a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/homestead-exemption-bexar-county-filing\/\">homestead exemption<\/a> as long as they continue living in the home. A separate provision under Section 11.133 grants the same total exemption to the surviving spouse of a service member killed in the line of duty. Filing does not have to happen immediately. Disabled Veterans have up to five years after the tax delinquency date to apply through their county appraisal district.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"hb-235-the-new-sales-tax-exemption-for-100-percent-disabled-veterans\">HB 235: The New Sales Tax Exemption for 100 Percent Disabled Veterans<\/h2>\n<p>HB 235, passed during the 89th Legislature&#8217;s 2nd Called Session, created a sales tax exemption for Texas Veterans rated at 100% service-connected disability. The exemption took effect January 1, 2026. Under Section 151.3565(a), a qualified disabled Veteran holds a disability rating of 100 percent and can purchase up to $25,000 in taxable items per calendar year without paying state sales tax on those goods.<\/p>\n<p>This benefit operates separately from the total homestead property tax exemption under Tax Code Section 11.131. Where that benefit eliminates property tax on the residence, HB 235 removes sales tax from purchases up to the $25,000 annual cap. The cap covers the combined value of all qualifying taxable items and resets each January. Both exemptions layer together, so a 100% disabled Veteran in Texas can carry zero property tax on the homestead while also purchasing goods sales-tax-free throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>The eligibility definition mirrors the homestead exemption: a VA disability rating of 100 percent. Veterans who hold that rating should track their running purchase total against the $25,000 cap to capture the full benefit each year. Keeping receipts organized by calendar year makes it easier to verify remaining exemption room before the annual reset.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"rl-cta-mid\"><a class=\"rl-cta-pill\" href=\"\/lrg-blog\/connect-with-lrg\/?ref=100-disabled-veteran-benefits-texas\">Connect with LRG \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"hazlewood-act-free-college-tuition-for-veterans-and-their-families\">Hazlewood Act: Free College Tuition for Veterans and Their Families<\/h2>\n<p>The Hazlewood Act gives qualifying Texas Veterans up to 150 credit hours of tuition-free education at any Texas public college or university. For Veterans rated at 100% service-connected disability, this benefit reaches beyond the Veteran and into their household through the Hazlewood Legacy Act. Spouses and dependents of 100% disabled Veterans receive their own separate 150-hour tuition exemption, not a transfer of the Veteran&#8217;s unused hours.<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility for the Veteran requires 180 or more days of active duty service, an honorable discharge, and Texas residency at entry into service or during service. A Legacy child must be 25 or younger to use the hours, and only one child can draw on the benefit at a time. The tuition exemption applies at state-supported institutions only and does not cover living expenses, books, or supply fees. Veterans and dependents should budget for those out-of-pocket costs when planning degree completion or workforce certifications.<\/p>\n<p>Surviving spouses of Veterans who held a 100% disability rating at the time of death may also retain Hazlewood tuition eligibility, provided they remain unmarried. Combined with the total property tax exemption and new sales tax relief, the education benefit rounds out a package that few other states match for 100% disabled Veteran households. Veterans who have not filed for Hazlewood should contact the Texas Veterans Commission, which provides free assistance with state and federal benefit claims through trained Claims Benefit Advisors.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"va-funding-fee-waiver-when-buying-a-home\">VA Funding Fee Waiver When Buying a Home<\/h2>\n<p>Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating pay zero <a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/va-funding-fee-2026-rates-exemptions\/\">VA funding fee<\/a> when purchasing a home with a <a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/1776-warrior-dividend-va-loan\/\">VA loan<\/a>. The funding fee is charged on VA-backed purchases and refinances, but the VA waives it entirely for Veterans receiving compensation for service-connected conditions. The waiver activates automatically once the lender verifies the disability rating through the VA&#8217;s system during underwriting.<\/p>\n<p>The exemption reaches beyond the 100% rating. Any Veteran who receives VA disability compensation qualifies for the funding fee waiver, regardless of the disability percentage. The factor that determines eligibility is active compensation, not the rating number alone. Veterans who have waived VA compensation to receive full <a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/best-texas-cities-for-military-retirement-2026\/\">Military retirement<\/a> pay should check their status with the lender before closing. The lender pulls the Certificate of Eligibility through the VA&#8217;s automated portal, and the certificate shows whether the funding fee exemption applies. Catching a discrepancy before the closing disclosure saves time and prevents last-minute corrections at the settlement table.<\/p>\n<p>For 100% disabled Veterans buying in Texas, the funding fee waiver compounds with state-level savings. The total property tax exemption under Tax Code Section 11.131 eliminates the annual tax bill on the residence homestead, and the funding fee waiver removes a significant closing cost from the VA loan. Together, these two benefits reduce upfront and ongoing housing costs on separate fronts. Veterans planning a purchase should request their Certificate of Eligibility early so the lender can confirm the waiver well before the closing disclosure deadline.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"adapted-housing-grants-sah-and-sha-programs\">Adapted Housing Grants: SAH and SHA Programs<\/h2>\n<p>The VA administers two housing grant programs for Veterans with severe service-connected disabilities. The Specially <a href=\"\/lrg-blog\/specially-adapted-housing-sah-grants-for-san-antonio-veterans\/\">Adapted Housing<\/a> grant funds wheelchair-accessible construction, structural home modifications, or the purchase of a property already built to accessibility standards. The Special Housing Adaptation grant covers a separate set of qualifying conditions and carries its own maximum benefit amount.<\/p>\n<p>Both SAH and SHA provide direct grant funds. No repayment is required. SAH applies when a Veteran needs major structural changes for accessibility: widened doorways, ramp construction, adapted bathrooms. SHA covers conditions where the needed modifications are less extensive. The VA evaluates each application based on the specific disability, not the combined rating percentage alone. Veterans rated at 100% whose conditions affect mobility, vision, or daily function should check whether their specific service-connected disabilities qualify through the VA regional office.<\/p>\n<p>For 100% disabled Veterans in Texas, these grants stack with every state-level benefit covered above. A Veteran can use an SAH or SHA grant to build or modify a home, pay zero VA funding fee on the purchase with a VA loan, and receive a total property tax exemption on that residence homestead under Tax Code Section 11.131. That combination removes three of the largest financial barriers to accessible homeownership. The Texas Veterans Land Board also offers home improvement loans that can supplement grant-funded modifications for work that exceeds the VA grant maximum.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"texas-veterans-land-board-loans-and-state-veterans-homes\">Texas Veterans Land Board Loans and State Veterans Homes<\/h2>\n<p>The Texas Veterans Land Board offers land loans, home loans, and home improvement loans to qualifying Texas Veterans at below-market interest rates. Disabled Veterans receive further rate reductions based on their disability rating. These VLB programs are state-administered through the Texas General Land Office and operate independently from the federal VA loan system, giving 100% disabled Veterans access to a separate lending channel built specifically for Texas Veterans.<\/p>\n<p>Each VLB loan type serves a different purpose. The land loan covers acreage purchases across Texas, the home loan applies toward a primary residence, and the home improvement loan funds renovations and structural repairs. Veterans apply through the General Land Office, and eligibility requires Texas residency along with qualifying Military service. Because VLB loans are state-backed rather than federal, they fill gaps that standard VA financing does not cover. Buying raw rural acreage, for example, falls outside the federal VA loan program but fits within the VLB land loan.<\/p>\n<p>Texas also runs State Veterans Homes that provide affordable long-term nursing care to Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents. Veterans with higher service-connected disability ratings may qualify to live in these facilities at no personal cost, with admission governed by Texas Administrative Code Title 40 and the VA&#8217;s medical, financial, and Military service standards. For a 100% disabled Veteran who eventually needs skilled nursing or assisted living, a State Veterans Home removes what would otherwise be a major recurring expense.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"hunting-fishing-and-vehicle-registration-benefits\">Hunting, Fishing, and Vehicle Registration Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Texas Parks and Wildlife issues the Disabled Veteran Super Combo Hunting and All-Water Fishing Package at no cost to Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher, or those who have lost the use of a foot or leg. The package bundles a resident hunting license, an all-water fishing license, and five state endorsements into a single free credential.<\/p>\n<p>Veterans apply in person at any Texas Parks and Wildlife license retailer with official VA documentation certifying the disability rating, or with a Texas Disabled Veteran driver license or ID card. Both resident and nonresident disabled Veterans qualify for the same package. Separately, the Disabled Veterans passport grants free entry to every Texas state park for Veterans with a 60% or higher service-connected disability rating or loss of use of a lower extremity. That passport covers day-use fees at state park facilities across the system.<\/p>\n<p>Vehicle registration adds another layer. Texas offers Disabled Veteran specialty license plates, and Veterans meeting certain disability thresholds receive a free Texas driver license or state ID card. VA documentation or a qualifying Texas Disabled Veteran credential is required at application. Combined with the tax, education, and housing benefits outlined above, these quality-of-life perks give Texas one of the more extensive state-level benefit packages for disabled Veterans in the country.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 id=\"the-bottom-line\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p>Texas Veterans rated at 100% service-connected disability qualify for benefits that span property taxes, sales taxes, education, and home purchases. Section 11.131 eliminates the entire homestead property tax bill. HB 235 removes sales tax on qualifying purchases as of January 2026. The Hazlewood Act covers up to 150 credit hours of tuition at Texas public colleges.<\/p>\n<p>SAH and SHA grants fund accessibility modifications for Veterans with severe disabilities, the Veterans Land Board offers below-market loan rates with further discounts, and the state provides hunting, fishing, and vehicle registration benefits. Each program has its own eligibility requirements. Start with the benefits that save you the most and apply one at a time.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"rl-cta-mid\"><a class=\"rl-cta-pill\" href=\"\/lrg-blog\/connect-with-lrg\/?ref=100-disabled-veteran-benefits-texas\">Connect with LRG \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<section class=\"rl-resources\">\n<h3>Resources Used<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/comptroller.texas.gov\/taxes\/property-tax\/exemptions\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Comptroller.texas.gov: TX Comptroller Property Tax Exemptions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/comptroller.texas.gov\/taxes\/property-tax\/exemptions\/disabledvet-faq.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Comptroller.texas.gov: TX Comptroller Disabled Veteran FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/capitol.texas.gov\/tlodocs\/892\/billtext\/html\/HB00235I.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Capitol.texas.gov: HB 235<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvc.texas.gov\/education\/hazlewood-act\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tvc.texas.gov: TVC Hazlewood Act page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glo.texas.gov\/veterans\/index.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Glo.texas.gov: GLO Veterans page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/disability\/about-disability-ratings\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Va.gov: VA.gov About Disability Ratings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/regulations\/outdoor-annual\/licenses\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tpwd.texas.gov: TPWD Outdoor Annual Licenses<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"rl-faq\">\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>Do children of 100% disabled Veterans get free college in Texas?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. The Hazlewood Act provides dependents of 100% disabled Veterans their own 150-hour tuition exemption at Texas public colleges and universities. This is separate from the Veteran&#8217;s own education benefit. Children use the Legacy transfer provision, which limits usage to one child at a time, and the child must be 25 or younger. Spouses of 100% disabled Veterans also qualify for their own 150-hour exemption. The benefit covers tuition and certain fees at state-supported institutions, making it one of the strongest education benefits any state offers Military families.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What benefits does a spouse of a 100% disabled Veteran receive in Texas?<\/summary>\n<p>Spouses receive both education and property tax benefits. Under the Hazlewood Act, spouses of 100% disabled Veterans qualify for their own 150-hour tuition exemption at Texas public institutions, independent of the Veteran&#8217;s education hours. On the property tax side, if the 100% disabled Veteran passes away, the surviving spouse retains the total property tax exemption on the residence homestead under Tax Code Section 11.131, as long as the spouse remains unmarried and continues living in the home. These two benefits combined represent significant financial support for Military families in Texas.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What is the HB 235 sales tax exemption for 100% disabled Veterans?<\/summary>\n<p>HB 235 exempts the first $25,000 of taxable purchases per calendar year from Texas state sales tax for Veterans rated at 100% disabled. The law took effect January 1, 2026, after passing during the 89th Legislature&#8217;s 2nd Called Session. It covers tangible personal property subject to sales tax. Veterans need to present official VA proof of their 100% disability rating when making qualifying purchases. This is one of the newer Texas Veteran benefits, so confirming retailer procedures before large purchases is worth the extra step.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does a surviving spouse keep the property tax exemption after a Veteran passes?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Texas Tax Code Section 11.131 allows the surviving spouse of a 100% disabled Veteran to retain the total property tax exemption on the residence homestead. Two conditions apply: the spouse must remain unmarried and continue living in the home. Texas also provides a separate total homestead exemption under Section 11.133 for surviving spouses of service members killed in the line of duty. These provisions ensure that the property tax benefit does not disappear when the Veteran passes, which is a critical consideration for long-term financial planning.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can a 100% disabled Veteran file for a property tax exemption retroactively?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Texas allows disabled Veterans up to five years after the tax delinquency date to file for their property tax exemption. If you recently received your 100% rating, moved to Texas, or missed the filing window, you may recover exemptions for prior tax years. Contact your county appraisal district to start the process and bring your VA disability documentation. Keep in mind that a Veteran who qualifies for more than one property exemption can only claim one but may select the greatest exemption available.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What hunting and fishing benefits do disabled Veterans get in Texas?<\/summary>\n<p>Texas Parks and Wildlife offers the Disabled Veteran Super Combo Hunting and All-Water Fishing Package, a license bundle available to Veterans with qualifying VA disability ratings. Check the TPWD Outdoor Annual for current pricing and specific eligibility requirements for your rating level.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What long-term care options does Texas offer for disabled Veterans?<\/summary>\n<p>Texas State Veterans Homes provide affordable long-term nursing care through the Texas Veterans Land Board. These facilities serve Veterans who need skilled nursing services. The VLB also administers land loans, home loans, and home improvement loans for Texas Veterans, making it a central resource for both housing and long-term care. Admission criteria and availability vary by facility, so contacting the Veterans Land Board directly is the best way to confirm current options. For Veterans considering aging in place, the total property tax exemption on the homestead under Section 11.131 also reduces the financial burden of remaining at home.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Texas offers 100% disabled Veterans a full property tax exemption, adapted housing grants up to $98,492, and a VA funding fee waiver when buying a home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10384,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-buying"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Every Benefit Texas Gives 100 Percent Disabled Veterans: Property Tax, Sales Tax, Education, and 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