Federal Benefits
Available to all qualifying veterans nationwide
10 point Veteran preference in federal hiring
10 point Veteran preference in federal hiring
No cost health care and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities
No cost health care and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities (if income limits are met)
Travel allowance for scheduled appointments for care at a VA medical facility or VA authorized health care facility
Travel allowance for scheduled appointments for care at a VA medical facility or VA authorized health care facility
Commissary and Exchange Privileges
Commissary and Exchange Privileges
Use of commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) retail facilities, in-person and online.
Use of commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) retail facilities, in-person and online.
No cost healthcare and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities
No cost healthcare and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities (if income limits are met)
Texas Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Texas
Property Tax Exemptions
Provides property tax exemptions for disabled veterans.
State Retirement Benefits
Offers retirement benefits for state employees who are veterans.
Veterans Land Board Loan Programs
Low-interest loans for land, homes and home improvements.
Hazlewood Act (Tuition Exemption)
Provides up to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption at Texas public colleges.
Veterans Employment Preference
Gives veterans priority in state hiring and retention.
Special Vehicle License Plates
Specialty plates recognizing service.
Hunting, Fishing and Park Privileges
Reduced fees for recreational licenses and park admission.
Texas State Veterans Homes
Skilled nursing care at nine state veterans homes across Texas.
Texas Veterans Land Board Home Loans
Below-market interest rate home loans through the Texas Veterans Land Board.
Nonprofit & Community Programs
Programs from nonprofits and community organizations
Onward to Opportunity (O2O)
Free career training and certifications in technology, business, and customer service for transitioning service members and veterans.
Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA)
Free 17-week technology training program for transitioning service members and veterans leading to Microsoft certifications.
AWS re/Start
Free 12-week cloud computing skills training program preparing veterans for entry-level cloud roles.
Code Platoon
Immersive full-stack software engineering bootcamp for veterans and military spouses, with scholarship support.
VetsinTech Programs
Free technology training, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship programs exclusively for veterans.
Salesforce Military Program
Free Salesforce training and certification vouchers for veterans and military spouses entering the Salesforce ecosystem.