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Helping Veterans Starts Here! This podcast highlights services of the Texas Veterans Commission, which assists veterans in obtaining all the state and federal benefits they have earned. Veterans, family members and survivors pay no cost for our services. We file disability claims and appeals, help resolve VA medical care issues, assist with education benefits, and the job search, and help vets start their own business. We work to ensure veterans have access to competent mental health services. We have a Women Veterans Program and we award grants to veteran serving non profits.
For the past two months, the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance has traveled across Texas congratulating its fiscal year 2027 grantees. Nearly $41 million was awarded to nonprofits serving Veterans and their families. Hear where the money goes and meet some of the people making a difference in communities across the state.
Suicide prevention starts with awareness, connection, and knowing what to look for. This episode shares important information for veterans and their families, plus how Texas Parks and Wildlife’s ruck hikes are helping raise awareness and bring people together.
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently warned veterans about a growing number of scams targeting their benefits and personal information. In this episode, we breakdown three schemes making the rounds: a postcard claiming veterans are eligible for extra money, fraudsters redirecting benefit payments to unauthorized accounts, and deceptive calls claiming veterans owe money due to VA overpayments.Learn how these scams work, the warning signs to watch for, and what steps to take if you think you've been targeted.
Did you know eligible Texas veterans with a service-connected disability may be able to save thousands of dollars on their property taxes? The Homestead Exemption applies to a home you own and live in, and it all starts with a disability rating. Your county tax assessor-collector’s office will grant the exemption if you qualify. Listen to find out if you are eligible, and what to do if you are.
TVC’s Veterans Employment Services connects veterans with the resources and support they need to find meaningful employment. In this episode, we explore the role of Veteran Career Advisors, who help veterans figure out what they want to do after service, help them navigate the job search and step into new careers.
The Texas Veterans Commission's Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) Grant Tour is underway, traveling across Texas to celebrate organizations making a real difference in the lives of veterans and their families. Every year, the FVA awards millions of dollars in grants to nonprofit organizations, veterans service organizations, and local government entities that provide direct services to veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses. In this episode of The Voice of Texas Veterans , we visit with two FVA grantees: the El Paso Veteran Treatment Court and the Wilson County Veteran Service Office.
Military life brings unique parenting challenges, finding the right support can make all the difference. In this episode, we explore the Parenting-STAIR (P-STAIR) intervention model—specially adapted to help military-connected moms build confidence, manage stress, and strengthen family relationships. Learn how military and veteran moms can join the study.
Understanding your education benefits can open doors to new career opportunities and future success. In this episode you'll discover what federal and state education benefits are available to veterans and their families. Learn the differences between the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and how the Hazlewood Act can help eligible veterans and their children pursue higher education.
JOB FAIR-CON is back and bigger than ever! On July 22, 2026, veterans, transitioning service members, spouses, and Central Texas job seekers join us for the third annual JOB FAIR-CON at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock. With more than 200 employers ready to hire, on-site interviews, career counseling, and resume assistance, you may find your next career opportunity. Learn how the Texas Veterans Commission Employment Services team offers services all year round, to get you ready to take the next step toward a rewarding civilian career.
This episode of The Voice of Texas Veterans is your guide to the VA Women Veterans Enrollment Summit , coming to the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio July 24–25 . Enroll in VA health care, get info on disability claims and benefits, mental health support, legal services, and choose from dozens of breakout sessions designed specifically for women veterans. You'll also find a resource fair featuring veteran-serving organizations, including the Texas Veterans Commission . Learn how the Texas Veterans Commission's Women Veterans Program provides free, year-round assistance connecting women veterans and their families with the state and federal benefits they've earned.
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