Pictured above is TVC Claims Benefits Advisor and Marine Corp veteran Myra Davenport. A veteran walked into the Tomball VA accompanied by her sister. It was clear she was carrying a heavy emotional burden. A proud Army veteran who had served her country with honor, she was now battling overwhelming
Army veteran Larry Clements, pictured above, moved to East Texas from Washington state, leaving everything he had known for the past 10 years. He settled in the Longview area and began looking for employment. As part of his job search, he visited Workforce Solutions Office in Longview and met TVC
In 2026, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A significant part of those 250 years includes military service and veteran contributions to their communities after service. To honor and include Texas veterans in the America250 commemorations, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) is
The exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for eligible, new veteran owned businesses was made permanent by in the last legislative session (SB 938 Enrolled [PDF]). “With this being made permanent, there is no longer any pressing deadlines to register business,” said TVC Veteran Entrepreneur Program
TVC Veteran Entrepreneur Program Director and Army veteran Megan Tamez was honored by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition at its annual tribute to honoring veterans, small businesses and farmers. Their Tribute to Partnership and Impact event was held Dec. 9 in Washington D.C. “I had a great time talking with
Texas veterans have earned a wide array of benefits and services. There’s disability compensation, health care, education, access to special land sales and home loans, burials, veteran owned business perks, job search assistance, clinical counseling, housing, and more. So that veterans know about the benefits and services they’ve earned and
A surviving spouse came into TVC’s Claims office at the VA Northeast Vet Center in San Antonio in June 2025 to inquire about possible additional VA Survivor Benefits. There, she met TVC Claims Benefits Advisor and Air Force Kathleen Pino who began researching her spouses service and claims. Pino filed for
Above, Wichita County Veteran Service Officers Tina Jones and Jason Makepeace on the set of KFDX for their holiday message to the community. “Navigating the VA and other benefit systems can be complex, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our office is committed to providing knowledgeable, respectful, and
Professional of the Year honors from Workforce Solutions of Central Texas were recently bestowed on TVC’s Tony Ramirez and James Nickerson. The award recognizes individuals who have shown unwavering commitment to job acquisition and have made a meaningful impact in Central Texas. Ramirez and Nickerson both work in TVC’s Veteran
Texas Veterans Commission Chairwoman Laura Koerner Thank you for joining us as we honor our nation’s heroes. I’m Laura Koerner, Chairwoman of the Texas Veterans Commission, and a proud U.S. Navy veteran. My own journey as a veteran began at the United States Naval Academy and continued as a Surface
