Helping Veterans Starts Here
The Texas Veterans Commission’s mission is to advocate for and provide superior service that will significantly improve the quality of life for all Texas veterans, their families, and survivors.
The PACT Act expands VA health care and benefits from exposure to burn pits and other toxic substances.
Learn more about the Energy Industry Program for Veteran Professional Development.
Every 11th of the month is Buddy Check Day! Make it a habit to check in with your veteran friends. Call, Text, or Visit!
Learn more about what steps to take and how U.S. military service can speed up the process of becoming an American citizen.
Book an appointment now to meet with one of our Claims Benefits Advisors online!
The Texas Veterans Commission now accepts all employment application through the CAPPS Recruit system.
Texas Veterans Commission Programs
Texas Veteran Benefits
Helping Texas Veterans, Families, & Civilians
Who We Serve
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News & Media
Veteran Employer of Year award recognizes City of Houston veteran workforce
TVC’s Employer of the Year – Large Government Entity award was presented to the City of Houston on July 16, 2024. It’s workforce of 21,250...
American Legion honors TVC’s Rodriguez, Pinson with Employment Services Awards
The American Legion Department of Texas honored TVC with awards and a featured speaker role at it’s recent statewide convention, held July 13, 2024 in...
Veteran reconnected with benefits after database discharge date error, receives over $30K in retro pay
A San Antonio area Army veteran was receiving his claims compensation and using his GI Bill benefits when a data base error led to the...
TVC & Texas Veterans
By The Numbers
$4B
Claims Payments Processed YTD FY24
19,400+
HCAD Cases Closed in FY23
$44.2M
Grants Awarded in 2024
289
Veteran County Service Officers in Texas
Upcoming Veteran Events
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all TVC services are free! Please contact us so we can provide you the benefits you earned: (512) 463-6564
No. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is responsible for administering benefit programs for veterans, their families, and their survivors. These benefits include pension, education, disability compensation, home loans, life insurance, vocational rehabilitation, survivor support, medical care, and burial benefits.
The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) helps Texas veterans through VA processes and acts as an advocate for veterans, their families, and survivors.
The Report of Separation (DD214, DD Form 214, DD-214) is issued to each veteran by the Defense Department identifying the veteran's condition of discharge and contains information normally needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans' organizations.
A Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) is a photo ID card you’ll use to check in at your VA health care appointments.
First, you’ll need to be enrolled in VA health care. After you receive your VA health care welcome call, you can apply for a VHIC in person at a VA medical center or online.
A VA service-connected disability is an injury or disease that was incurred in or aggravated beyond normal progression during active military service. Service-connected disabilities can apply to both physical and mental health conditions.