Many organizations and companies, both nationally and in South Texas, offer veterans with discounts on various services. Here are a few:
- Discount tickets: Vet-Tix offers veterans and their families discounts to major sports games, concerts, and many other ticketed events. To learn more about the services they provide and whether you qualify go to https://www.vettix.org/sign-up.
- Free parking at the San Antonio Airport: Qualified veterans (Disabled Veterans & Texas Specialty license plate holders) are eligible for up to 30 days free parking at the San Antonio Airport. To find more about the program including how to qualify go to https://flysanantonio.com/home/parking/parking-programs/
- National Park Service Free Pass: A free lifetime Military Pass is available for Gold Star Families and US military veterans. A free annual Military Pass is available for current US military members and their dependents. The passes provide free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests. For more information go to https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm
- Texas State Parklands Free Pass: The Veterans passport allows free entry to Texas State Parks for a service member who was honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces. Applicants will need a valid photo identification and either a DOD-issued veteran’s identification card, state-issued driver’s license or identification card that includes U.S. military veteran designation, military discharge papers (DOD from DD214), or veteran’s health identification card issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information visit the Texas State Parks website at https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/passes/texas-parklands-passports