The Texas Veterans Commission was created in 1927 as the State Service Office to assist veterans of the Indian wars, Spanish-American War and World War I. Our purpose has always been to act as the state appointed advocate of Texas veterans as they attempt to secure the benefits rightfully earned in exchange for their service in our nation's armed forces.
We are able to do this through our four program areas:
Claims Representation and Counseling serves veterans, their dependents and survivors, in all matters pertaining to veterans' disability benefits and rights. It is the designated agency of the state of Texas to represent the State and its veterans before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Veterans Employment Services offers employment services to Texas veterans and helps employers find qualified veteran job applicants. The goal of these services is to match veteran job seekers with the best employment opportunities available.
Veterans Education Program (link)approves all programs for Chapter 30, 33, 35, 1606, and 1607 federal educational benefits. Through an approval process, the Texas Veterans Commission ensures that institutions and employers are in compliance with federal guidelines and are qualified to provide the type of training offered.
Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance is a program that makes grants available to eligible charitable organizations, local government agencies, and Veterans Service Organizations that provide direct services to Texas veterans and their families.
24 Hour Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255 Press 1
EMPLOYMENT
EDUCATION
Veterans Educational Assistance Program
Survivors and Dependents Assistance
HEALTHCARE
Military Members, and their Families Healthcare Options
WOMEN VETERANS
Grace After Fire, US Women Veteran Assistance
Women Veterans Health (WVH) Strategic Health Care Group
STATE BENEFITS
Gold Star Family License Plate
Gold Star Father License Plate
Gold Star Mother License Plate
Gold Star Spouse License Plate
Military License Plates Brochure
Disabled Veteran License Plates
Application For Military Skills Test Waiver
Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI)
Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemptions
Application for Disabled Veteran's or Survivor's Property Tax Exemption
Super Combo Hunting and All-Water Fishing Package for Disabled Veterans
Super Combo Hunting and All-Water Fishing Package for Active Duty Military
Application for Disabled Veteran License Plates and Parking Placards
TEXAS VETERANS HOMES
Texas State Veterans Home at Amarillo
Texas State Veterans Home at Big Spring
Texas State Veterans Home at Bonham
Texas State Veterans Home at El Paso
Texas State Veterans Home at Floresville
Texas State Veterans Home at McAllen
Texas State Veterans Home at Temple
Texas State Veterans Home at Tyler
TEXAS VETERANS CEMETERIES
Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen
Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi
Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
CONTACTS
Texas Veterans Commission
Stephen F. Austin Bldg
Suite 800
Austin, Texas 78701
512-463-5538
800-252-8387
512-475-2395 Fax
American Legion Department of Texas
1624 E Anderson Ln
Austin, TX 78752
512-472-4138
American Legion Department of Texas Service Officer
Michael Lacy
6900 Almeda Rd
Room 1019
Houston, TX 77030
713-383-2755
713-383-2759 Fax