Recreation/Hunting & Fishing Benefits for Veterans in Texas
2 Recreation/Hunting & Fishing benefits for veterans in Texas.
Disabled Veteran Super Combo Hunting & Fishing License
TPWD offers a free Disabled Veteran Super Combo Hunting and All-Water Fishing Package to qualifying disabled veterans.
Eligibility: VA service-connected disability of 50% or more, or loss of use of a lower extremity due to service-connected injury.
Estimated value: Free Super Combo license (approximately $68 value annually)
How to apply: Apply by mail to TPWD with a VA disability award letter, or present documentation at a TPWD license retailer or office.
Disabled Veterans Parklands Passport
The Parklands Passport gives U.S. veterans with a qualifying service-connected disability free entry to Texas state parks, including one companion.
Eligibility: U.S. veteran with a 60% or greater service-connected disability, or loss of use of a lower extremity, as certified by the VA. The pass also admits one companion.
Estimated value: Free state park entry (waives per-person daily entrance fees) for the veteran and one companion
How to apply: Present a VA disability award letter (documenting 60%+ or loss of lower extremity) at any Texas state park headquarters to receive the passport.