You may qualify for a property tax deduction if you are either:
- a veteran who was disabled while serving with the U.S. armed forces or
- the surviving spouse or child (under 18 years of age or unmarried) of a disabled veteran
You must be a Texas resident and must provide documentation from the Veteran’s Administration reflecting the percentage of the service-connected disability and the name of the surviving spouse. The disability rating must be at least 10%. You may also qualify for the 100% Disabled Veterans Residential Homestead exemption. You may call the Veterans Administration to request the documentation at: (512) 854-9340.