Veteran reconnected with benefits after database discharge date error, receives over $30K in retro pay
![Dale Harris](https://tvc.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Dale-Harris-CBA.cropped-923x1024.jpg)
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 termination of his benefits. Further, […]
Entrepreneur advocate helps hundreds of veteran businesses, from arts to waste management
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Linda Luttrall is a champion of Texas veteran entrepreneurs. In less than a year, she has assisted over 470 veteran owned businesses, including getting many started. “I have always believed […]
Three Dallas area businesses presented Texas Veteran Commission Veteran Employer of the Year awards
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AUSTIN, TX – On June 26, 2024, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) presented its annual Veteran Employer of the Year awards to three Dallas area businesses. TVC Commissioner and Marine […]
New Rural Veterans Career Advisor serves Del Rio Area
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Job seeking veterans in the Del Rio area now have a local TVC Rural Veterans Career Advisor (RVCA) they can connect with. RVCA Rustee Flood, an Air Force Veteran, started […]
Texas leads nation in veterans using education benefits
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AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) assists veterans with using education benefits and recent reports show more veterans utilize their VA education benefits in Texas than any other […]
Claims smooths processes to better assist veterans and those serving them
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By standardizing operations and reducing the wait time for authorization to access VA data, the TVC Claims Department is improving its efficiency in assisting veterans. This also improves tracking a […]
New Ellis County Veterans Treatment Court utilizes Employment Services
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Ellis County just started its Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) this May. The program is designed to provide Justice Involved Veterans, those incarcerated in the criminal justice system, the resources and […]
El Paso preps soldiers for civilian careers with Off-Base Transition Training workshops
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Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) workshops cover crucial aspects to prepare for post-military professions and job searches. This includes hands on work with resume development, interviewing skills and other job search […]
Hill Country VCSOs expand training, benefits knowledge to offer more service
![Kerrr County VCSO Jenna Sanchez](https://tvc.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kerrr-Co.-VCSO-Jenna-Sanchez-2024.cropped-background-834x1024.jpeg)
While working with veterans on benefits and services, Veteran County Service Officers (VCSOs) may discover a veteran needs or may qualify for more services than initially sought. Knowing what’s available […]
Texas Veteran Commission announces Veteran Employers of the Year
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission’s annual Veteran Employer of the Year awards were approved by Commissioners at their quarterly meeting on May 16, 2024. TVC Veteran Employment Services […]