Question about retired military for CHL...

[garcia946]

I have a student that wants to take my class, which is not a problem....
My question is , doesnt retired military get a discount from the state in pricing??? Most all my students havent been active or retired military, just civilian.
I cant seem to find where Ive seen it before on the pricing for the state.
thanks in advance to all....
-Edward

[KFP]

They'll need to include a complete copy of their DD-214 with an honorable discharge in order to get the 50% from DPS ($70/$35).

[ELB]

The statutory reference is in the Government Code, Sec. 411.1951. WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF FEES FOR MEMBERS OR VETERANS OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES, paragraph (c).
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/D ... GV.411.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

A regular copy machine copy of the DD-214 showing Honorable Discharge is good enough, it doesn't have to be notarized or certified or any of that.

[garcia946]

great, ill let him know
thanks

[chabouk]

If he retired less than 365 days before the date of application, the CHL is free. Over 365, it's 50% off.

The same applies to any active duty veteran.

[garcia946]

Ok, thanks for the replies , wasnt fimiliar with military and vets... as well , like I said most all my students have been civilian

[texjames]

I found out about this to late as i applied and payed online with a credit card.I am a 20 year Vet retired USAF.
Found out about it at my CHL class saturday.

[AEA]

texjames........

You could be a test case........

Copy your DD-214 and send it in to the CHL Dept with a note saying that you did not know you were eligible for the 50% discount when you paid online, took the course and filed the paperwork.

Ask them to update your file with the DD-214 and refund 50% of what you paid them.

Would be interesting to know if they comply with your request.

[texjames]

texjames........

You could be a test case........

Copy your DD-214 and send it in to the CHL Dept with a note saying that you did not know you were eligible for the 50% discount when you paid online, took the course and filed the paperwork.

Ask them to update your file with the DD-214 and refund 50% of what you paid them.

Would be interesting to know if they comply with your request.

OK i will do that.I am getting my affidavits notorized at my bank so i will get the DD214 from my safety deposit box and get them to make me a copy.
I will let ya know if anything happens.