Here you can learn about requesting replacement records and medals. Also, many Texas state agencies offer discounts or exemptions to veterans, and they want you to use them. Take a look around for licenses and permits.
Request Military Service Records including a DD 214, separation documents, personnel records, replacement medals, and medical records.
Provided by: National Archives
The Texas Department of Public Safety offers veteran designations on driver licenses and ID cards, and fee exemptions for disabled veterans.
Provided by: Texas Department of Public Safety
The National Archives website provides instructions on how to obtain replacements for lost service medals, awards, and decorations.
Provided by: National Archives
Apply for disabled veteran license plates and parking placards.
Provided by: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
The Texas Parklands Passport offers free entry to Texas state parks for U.S. veterans with a 60 percent or more service-connected disability or loss of lower extremity.
Provided by: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased Veteran who served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Provided by: United States Department of Veterans Affairs
The License to Carry (LTC) a Handgun service allows you to apply for, renew, or check the status of a handgun license or instructor certification online. The Texas Department of Public Safety offers a waiver or reduction of LTC fees for eligible members or veterans of U.S. Armed Forces.
Provided by: Texas Department of Public Safety
The HEROES program offers service members, veterans, and their dependents with assistance in addressing paternity establishment, child support and custody/visitation matters. They also provide appropriate relief in Texas child support cases where military service/combat related injuries have contributed to non-compliance with court orders, and promote positive co-parenting solutions for service members and families.
Provided by: Office of the Attorney General HEROES Program
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a wide range of benefits including health care, disability, education and training, vocational rehabilitation and employment, home loan guaranty, dependent and survivor benefits, medical treatment, life insurance, and burial benefits.
Provided by: United States Department of Veterans Affairs