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Texas Parks & Wildlife

Free annual pass for active duty; free lifetime pass for veterans and Gold Star families

Texas Parks & Wildlife offers completely free park passes for military: Active Duty Parklands Passport (free entry to all TX state parks), Veterans Parklands Passport (free for honorably discharged vets), and Gold Star Parklands Passport. The 60%+ disabled veteran pass also covers one companion. Covers Franklin Mountains (El Paso), Garner and Pedernales Falls (near San Antonio), and parks near Fort Cavazos.

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Who Qualifies

Active DutyVeteran

How to Claim

1Get your passport at tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/passes or in person at any state park entry with valid military ID (active duty) or DD-214 (veterans).

Proof Required

🪪 Military ID🪪 DD-214

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