TVC Advisory Committees
Purpose
Texas Government Code §434.0101 authorizes the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) to establish advisory committees.
An advisory committee is a collection of individuals who bring unique knowledge and skills which augment the knowledge and skills of the Commission to more effectively guide the organization. The advisory committee does not have formal authority to govern the organization; that is, the advisory committee may not issue directives that must be followed. Rather, the advisory committee serves to make recommendations and/or provide key information and materials to the Commission.
The Texas Veterans Commission established three Advisory Committees in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code, § 452.2. Additionally, all committees must comply with the Open Meetings Act.
- Fund for Veterans’ Assistance Advisory Committee
- Veterans County Service Officer Advisory Committee
- Veterans Services Advisory Committee
Each committee is composed of nine (9) members. Committee members shall serve staggered 4-year terms (beginning January 1, unless appointed to fill a vacant/resigned position). Committee members shall serve only one term on the same committee. Once their term is over, they may apply for another committee.
Committee members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Commission. Each year at the 1st Quarterly Commission Meeting (normally held in November), the Commissioners approve appointments to the TVC advisory committees to fill the positions of those members whose terms are expiring at the end of that calendar year.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE ADVISORY COMMITTEES WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING JUNE 1, 2024, UNTIL AUG. 31, 2024.
ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED SINCE SEPT. 1, 2023, WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE SEPTEMBER 2024 SELECTION PROCESS.
Fund for Veterans’ Assistance Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance Advisory Committee is to evaluate grant applications and provide recommendations to the Commission.
Qualifications for Membership
Committee members may include representatives from:
- veterans’ organizations;
- non-profit or philanthropic organizations;
- veterans or family members of veterans;
- individuals with the experience and knowledge to assist the committee with achievement of its purpose.
Committee members may not include:
- officers, directors or employees of organizations or entities that have an open Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grant during the member’s tenure or that intend to apply for a Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grant.
Committee members will be required to sign non-disclosure and conflict-of-interest agreements before reviewing grant applications. Committee members found in violation of the nondisclosure agreement will be prohibited from evaluating grant applications and making recommendations to the Commission. Committee members found in violation of the conflict of interest agreement may also be removed from the committee by the Commission.
Meetings
The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance Advisory Committee shall meet as needed to make grant recommendations to the Commission.
Veterans County Service Officer Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Veterans County Service Officer Advisory Committee is to develop recommendations to improve the support and training of Veterans County Service Officers (VCSO) and to increase coordination between VCSO and TVC relating to the statewide coordination of services provided to veterans.
Qualifications for Membership
The majority of members shall be current, former, or retired Veterans County Service Officers, but may also include representatives from veterans’ organizations or other individuals with the experience and knowledge to assist the committee with achievement of its purpose.
Meetings
The Veterans County Service Officer Advisory Committee shall meet at least quarterly.
Veterans Services Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Veteran Services Advisory Committee (VSAC) is to develop recommendations to improve overall services to veterans, their families, and survivors by the TVC. TVC leadership will provide veteran service priorities to the committee for analysis and feedback.
Qualifications for Membership
The Veteran Services Advisory Committee shall be comprised of veterans and/or non-veterans that are interested in significantly improving the quality of life for all Texas veterans, their families, and survivors.
Meetings
The Veterans County Service Officer Advisory Committee shall meet at least quarterly
- May 15, 2024 Agenda
- May 15, 2024 Minutes
- May 15, 2024 Recording