Galveston County Clerk: Thank A Veteran Card and Free DD-214 Recording

The Galveston County Clerk records a DD-214 free and then issues a free Thank A Veteran card for discounts at participating merchants. It says recorded DD-214s are viewable only by the veteran and immediate family, a shorter list than Government Code 552.140's.

Also called: DD-214, DD214, county clerk, Thank A Veteran, Thank A Vet, veteran ID card, discount, Galveston, League City.

For: Veteran or service member, survivor.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Galveston County, TXCounty

DD-214 and the card. The Galveston County Clerk records a DD-214 free, as the State requires (see the Texas entry), and once it is recorded issues a free Thank A Veteran ID card. Merchants who join the programme display a decal, are listed on the Clerk's merchant list, and give card holders a discount they each set. Programme coordinator: 409-766-2212. Who can see a recorded DD-214. The Clerk says recorded DD-214s are "non-public records" that are "viewable ONLY by the veteran and his or her immediate family". Government Code 552.140 also lets a legal guardian, the personal representative of the estate, a person holding a power of attorney from one of those, another governmental body and a funeral home helping with the burial inspect the record and get free copies. Assumed names. Unlike some Texas clerks, the Galveston County Clerk does not waive the assumed name fee for veterans.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Galveston County Clerk: Thank A Veteran Card and Free DD-214 Recording
Gate	Rule
Veterans with a DD-214	Any veteran can record a DD-214 free and get the card. No rating is needed.

Sources

Galveston County Clerk, Thank A VeteranOfficial
Galveston County Clerk, Assumed Name (DBA) InformationOfficial

Updated

Last updated 2026-10-03.

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