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Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing veterans at Rapidan Camp, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Photo: N. Lewis, National Park Service, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Texas fishing licenses for veterans
What Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says about free or reduced fishing licenses for veterans, disabled veterans, service members and their families.
What the agency says
Active duty
Free hunting and fishing packages for Texas residents on full-time active service, including Guard and Reserves.
Available to any Texas resident on full-time active military service in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Reserves, National Guard or Texas State Guard.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, read October 20, 2026Disabled veterans
Free Super Combo package for resident and nonresident disabled veterans meeting the stated criteria.
Available to a resident or non-resident qualifying as a disabled veteran, as defined by the Veterans Administration, consisting of the loss of the use of a foot or leg, or a disability rating of 50% or more, and who is receiving compensation from the U.S. for the disability.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, read October 20, 2026
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: licenses
Quoted from the agency's own page; rules, ratings and fees change, so confirm with the agency before you buy.