Free Disabled Veteran "Super Combo" Package — Residents and Non-Residents Alike
The full Super Combo hunting and all-water fishing package, with five endorsements, at no cost for a veteran rated 50% or higher — or with the loss of use of a foot or leg — and receiving compensation. Texas residency is NOT required: the department issues it to residents and non-residents on the same terms. It must be collected in person at a licence retailer.
Verified August 27, 2026
What this benefit is
The full Super Combo hunting and all-water fishing package, with five endorsements, at no cost for a veteran rated 50% or higher — or with the loss of use of a foot or leg — and receiving compensation. Texas residency is NOT required: the department issues it to residents and non-residents on the same terms. It must be collected in person at a licence retailer.
What it's worth: The Super Combo hunting and all-water fishing package
- Based on the published resident Super Combo package price. Confirm the current price with TPWD.
- The package includes five endorsements. The Reptile and Amphibian endorsement is not included.
- There is no residency requirement. The department states the package is available to a resident or non-resident qualifying as a disabled veteran.
- Qualification is a 50% or higher rating, or the loss of use of a foot or leg, with compensation being received.
- It is issued in person at licence retailers only — it cannot be obtained online.
- Official VA proof of disability, or a Texas driving licence carrying the 'Disabled Veteran' designation issued within the last 12 months, is accepted. Proof is presented each year.
Who is entitled to it
- You served in the U.S. armed forces.
- Your rating is 50 percent or higher.
- You have lost the use of a foot or leg, which qualifies regardless of rating.
- You receive compensation from the VA for the disability.
- You are a Texas resident.
- Your home is in Texas.
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How to claim it
- 1Get a VA letter that states your disability RATE, not just that you are service connected — TPWD requires the percentage on the document.
- 2Buy the licence at any retailer or TPWD office and present the letter.
- File with
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, or any licence retailer
- Documents you will need
- va disability award letter
- Renew annually
- Licences run 1 September to 31 August. You must show proof of disability each year.
Sources
- authority · statuteTex. Parks & Wild. Code §42.012
- operating · published policyTPWD — Disabled Veteran Super Combo Hunting and All-Water Fishing Package
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