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If the dependent child of a deceased service member wants to use the Hazlewood Act benefit, must the parent have entered the service as a Texas resident?
Yes. The Hazlewood Act benefit was designed to provide assistance to Texas veterans and the dependent children of certain deceased Texas veterans.
Can the dependent children of a member of the Texas National Guard use the Hazlewood benefit?
Yes. The Hazlewood Act benefit is extended to the dependent children of Texas National Guard and Texas Air National Guard members killed in the line of duty since January 1, 1946, while serving the State of Texas or the United States or who are totally disabled for purposes of employability according to the disability ratings of the Department of Veterans Affairs, regardless of whether the members are eligible to receive disability benefits from the department.
Disabled Veterans
Does the Hazlewood Act provide benefits to injured/disabled veterans?
Yes. The Hazlewood Act is available to all veterans who meet the program requirements, regardless of injury or disability.
Discharge Issues
Does a veteran have to provide his/her DD Form 214 to qualify?
Though not required, the DD Form 214 is the preferred form used by institutions. The veteran must provide official military documentation to prove eligibility for the Hazlewood Act exemption.
I can’t find my DD Form 214. Where can I get a new copy?
You can obtain a copy of your DD Form 214 from the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The fastest way to obtain a copy is to submit your request via the NPRC website at www.vetrecs.archives.gov. You can also make your request via mail by sending in a Standard Form 180, which can be obtained by calling the Texas Veterans Commission toll-free at 1-800-252-VETS (8387).
What is acceptable discharge language related to the phrase “under honorable conditions?"
Discharges that have been characterized as “honorable” or “general, under honorable conditions” are legally acceptable for qualifying for the Hazlewood Act exemption. If other wording is used and you are unsure of its meaning, please contact the Texas Veterans Commission.
