Texas Car Donation Program Supports Veterans Charities

Plenty of Texans would love to do more for the men and women who served and simply don't know where to start. One of the easiest places is a vehicle donation: hand over a car, truck, boat, RV, motorcycle, or trailer you no longer use, and it becomes support for disabled and other veteran programs.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Vehicles For Veterans turns that parked vehicle into funding. A Texas car donation clears your driveway, and vehicle donations from Texans like you add up quickly.

Why Donate To Vehicles For Veterans In Texas?

Texas is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the country, from the soldiers and families around Fort Bliss in El Paso to the service members who settle near Joint Base San Antonio. Those who served keep our communities safe, and the transition back to everyday life is not always an easy one.

Your car donation helps veterans' programs and services reach people across the country in a number of ways. The proceeds from vehicle donations move on to our charity partners, and you can learn about them on our partner organizations page.

We Pick Up Vehicles Nearly Anywhere In Texas

Texas is big enough that a drive from El Paso to Beaumont crosses nearly the whole state, which is why we bring the tow to you. Skip the ads and the haggling over a sale price, and enjoy these benefits with your vehicle donation:

• Fast, free pick up or towing of your vehicle, whether it runs or not, at no cost to you.
• A possible tax deduction if you itemize. We can't give tax advice, so talk to your own tax advisor.
• A greener goodbye for your vehicle, which is recycled into reusable materials or auctioned off for a new owner to use.
• A real difference in the life of a veteran, which may be the best benefit of all.

Dallas, Fort Worth, And North Texas

Across the Metroplex, Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, and Frisco are all covered, so a pickup parked in a suburban driveway gets the same free tow as one downtown.

Central Texas

In Central Texas, Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, San Marcos, New Braunfels, Seguin, and Waco are all on the list, from the state capital to the Hill Country's gateway towns.

Houston And The Gulf Coast

Houston, TX, Sugar Land, Pasadena, and Beaumont are covered along the Gulf Coast, where a long, hot summer can leave an old vehicle with a dead battery and a lot of regrets. A call is all it takes.

South Texas And The Rio Grande Valley

San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Laredo, McAllen, Mission, Harlingen, Brownsville, and Uvalde are all on the map, from the border communities of the Rio Grande Valley to the Gulf at Corpus Christi.

West Texas And The Panhandle

Out west, El Paso, near Fort Bliss, is covered, along with Lubbock, TX and Amarillo on the High Plains, where a pickup or a horse trailer that has seen its last haul can find a second career.

Don't see your town? Call 1-855-811-4838 to find out whether pickup arrangements can reach it.

Cars, Trucks, Boats, And More

Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, boats, RVs, and trailers top the list, and every vehicle is considered on a case-by-case basis. Mileage, model, and age matter less than you'd expect, and the vehicle acceptance guide covers the details.

A truck that hauled hay for years or a boat that skipped the lake this season can find a new purpose, and so can a car sitting in a garage. Running conditions won't automatically rule a vehicle out, so bring up anything you're unsure about, and our team will help you donate your car with confidence.

Tax Notes Worth Reading First

A few honest notes on tax benefits before you decide. For a closer look, see how a car donation tax deduction works.

• Itemizing matters. A deduction is possible, but you can claim this only if you itemize deductions.
• No advice from us. We can't give tax advice. Talk to your own tax advisor, since tax law is complex and changes.
• No appraisal needed. You never need an appraisal.
• Watch the mail. We send your tax form within 30 days of your vehicle selling.
• Year-end timing. Your deduction counts for the year you donate, even if your vehicle sells the following year.

Questions about market value, or what you can deduct, belong with your tax advisor or the IRS website for official tax information. We can't value your vehicle, and the tax receipt that arrives by mail is yours to take to your own taxes.

Titles, VINs, And Other Details

Keep your title handy and check the name on it before you call, since having a title helps the sale and some states require it. The donation form asks for your vehicle identification number (VIN), which is required before pickup of most automobiles, plus the year, make, model, and mileage, where an estimate is fine.

Not sure what to do about the title? The Texas title questions page answers common ones, and a quick call can sort out the rest, from a missing certificate of title to a lien holder still listed.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is the state agency behind registration and title transfer. If you're unsure how to complete the seller/owner field, or what to do with the purchaser field, ask your representative before you sign any paperwork.

How To Donate Your Car In Texas

Vehicle donations are quick, and the donation process takes just three moves, whether you'd rather talk to someone or work online:

1. Call our donor hotline, 1-855-811-4838, to speak with a member of our staff and schedule right away.
2. Or fill out the online donation form, and a member of our staff will contact you within 24 hours of the next business day.
3. Watch your mail for the tax-deductible receipt, and save it for next year's taxes.

Whether you're in Houston or Harlingen, the process is the same: a short call, a free tow, and an easy, no-haggle experience from start to finish.

Where The Proceeds Go

Once your vehicle leaves your driveway, our processing partners take it to auction, where a buyer takes it from there, or to recycling, and the money that results is passed on to charities helping veterans. Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Vehicles For Veterans has contributed more than $202 million to charities nationwide, and Texas donors are part of that total.

Those charities run programs and services for veterans and their families, and the proceeds from your contribution support that mission. Donors like you make it possible, and one idle vehicle can have a Texas-sized impact on a cause worth a phone call.

Texans have always honored those who served, and vehicle donations are a hands-on way to say thank you. Call 1-855-811-4838 or use the online donation form when you're ready, and give your old vehicle a purpose that lasts.