Can the dependent children or spouses of a member of the Texas National Guard use the Hazlewood benefit?
Yes. The Hazlewood Act benefit is extended to the dependent children and spouses of Texas National Guard and Texas Air National Guard members killed in the line of duty since January 1, 1946, while serving the State of Texas or the United States or who are totally disabled for purposes of employability according to the disability ratings of the Department of Veterans Affairs, regardless of whether the members are eligible to receive disability benefits from the department. Back to top.
