Membership
American Legion Post 490 is the largest American Legion post in Texas by membership — and one of the most active in the nation. Join a community of veterans bound by service, brotherhood, and a commitment to giving back. Whether you're joining for the first time or renewing, we make it easy.
Know a veteran who hasn't joined or renewed? Now is the time — help us reach the goal!
New Member
First-time Legionnaire? Create your account and join online through the official American Legion national portal.
Join The American LegionRenew Membership
Already a Legionnaire? Renew your membership online quickly through the American Legion member portal.
Renew Online✅ Eligibility
If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving — you are eligible for membership in The American Legion.
All active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join. U.S. Merchant Marine eligible December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946 (WWII only).
💵 Current Dues
| Legionnaire | $50.00 |
| Auxiliary Member | $30.00 |
| Auxiliary Jr. Membership | $8.00 |
| S.A.L. Renewal | $30.00 |
| S.A.L. New Member Special | $20.00 |
| S.A.L. Jr. Membership | $15.00 |
Dues subject to change. Contact the Post for current year amounts.
📝 Other Ways to Join or Renew
In person: Join or renew at any General Membership Meeting — 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM. See the Calendar page for the current meeting location.
By mail: Download and complete the application, then mail with payment to P.O. Box 1186, Friendswood, TX 77549.
By phone: Call (281) 481-1179 during office hours (Mon–Fri 9 AM – 1 PM).
🤝 Member Benefits
As a Post 490 member you join the nation's largest veterans service organization and gain access to:
Post events and social gatherings • Service Officer assistance with VA benefits • Scholarship & youth program participation • Legion Riders, SAL, and Auxiliary affiliation • VA Hospital outreach visits • National Legion member discounts & programs
💲 Also Available: Pay Dues via PayPal
Use this form as an alternative way to pay your renewal dues for Legionnaire, Auxiliary, or SAL memberships. PayPal accepts major credit cards — no PayPal account required. For new Legionnaire memberships, please use the Join button above.