1. (a) When applying for the first time for the Hazlewood Act Exemption, a veteran shall provide to the institution, along with the Hazlewood Act Exemption Application, the following supporting documentation:

   1. (1) a copy of the veteran's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD214),
   2. (2) proof of the veteran's current status regarding eligibility for federal veterans' education benefits, and
   3. (3) documentation of point of entry, home of record, or Texas residency at the time the veteran entered the service.

2. (b) When applying for the first time for the Hazlewood Act Exemption, a spouse or child shall provide to the institution the Hazlewood Act Exemption Application, along with the following supporting documentation:

   1. (1) proof that the spouse's or parent veteran's death or disability was a result of injury or illness directly associated with service in the U.S. Armed Forces, or that the National Guard spouse or parent was killed or disabled while he or she was on active duty either in the service of Texas or the United States;
   2. (2) proof of the spouse's or child's current status regarding eligibility for federal veterans' education benefits that are restricted for the use of paying tuition and fees and that were awarded on the basis of the spouse's or parent's service-related death or disability;
   3. (3) if a child, proof that he or she is the child of an eligible veteran as defined in §21.2100(4) of this title (relating to Definitions);
   4. (4) if a spouse, proof that he or she was the spouse of the veteran at the time the veteran died or is the spouse of an otherwise eligible member of the military who sustained a disabling injury or is classified as missing in action;
   5. (5) documentation that the veteran spouse or parent, at the time he or she entered the service, was a resident of Texas, entered the service in the State of Texas, or declared Texas as his or her home of record in the manner provided by the military or other service; and
   6. (6) for the spouse or child of a disabled veteran or guardsman documentation that the veteran has been rated by the Veterans' Administration as 100 percent unemployable due to his or her service-related injuries.

Source Note:The provisions of this §461.80 adopted to be effective August 26, 2009, 34 TexReg 5685; amended to be effective September 6, 2011, 36 TexReg 5684; transferred effective May 26, 2013, as published in the Texas Register July 12, 2013, 38 TexReg 4513.