TEXAS Veterans Benefits

Thanks to all of our Veterans and Active Military
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I went to a Realtor’s continuing education class today, which focused on the many aspects of the Texas Veterans Land Board.  It was really apropos since I have just finished reading Michener’s book Texas, where they go into detail of how the Texas General Land Office  was originally created and how it ultimately benefited the veterans of the Texas Revolution (via the TVLB).   An interesting fact I learned today is that Texas is one of only five states that offer its veteran’s benefits.  God I love Texas!  The other states are Alaska, California, Wisconsin and Oregon.  Texas also has the 3rd largest number of veterans.

IMPORTANT! If you have failed to qualify for Texas Veterans or VA benefits in the past, that doesn’t mean you won’t qualify now.  The programs and eligibility requirements change a lot and more people are covered under the VA and Texas Veterans umbrella than have been in the past.

The best thing you can do regarding your questions about the Texas Veterans Land Board is to contact the good folks over there like Tammy Tapman at (800) 252-VETS (8387) or e-mail her at tamara.tapman@glo.state.tx.us

Information for Texas Veterans regarding Texas Veterans Loan Programs:

  • Loan types- Land, Home and Home Improvement
  • Veterans may use each loan program more than once
  • Veterans may participate in all loan programs simultaneously
  • Properties must be wholly located in the state of Texas
  • Unmarried Surviving Spouses are eligible
  • Dignified burial benefits
  • Affordable long-term nursing care

TX Vet Housing Fast Facts:

  • Finance your Primary Residence up to $325,000
  • Veteran Must Occupy as Primary Residence
  • Eligible Property types include: Single Family, Condo, Townhome, 2-4 Family (5 yrs. Or older) and certain types of Manufactured and Modular homes
  • Must be originated with FHA, VA, or Conventional Financing
  • Terms, 15 or 30 years

I will be posting more blogs regarding the VA and Texas Veterans, so check back for more information.

For more information online visit www.texasveterans.com or call them at (800) 252-VETS (8387)

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