The Voice of Texas Veterans

The Health Care Advocacy Department at Texas Veterans Commission has recently expanded its team of advocates to 24. Our Advocates are  located in VA facilities across the state. Listen in as some of our advocates talk about what they do and how they can help you. Find your Advocate Here

The 2022 season of Job Fairs has begun. Get ready for the Free American Legion Career Fair on March 9th with Free Prep workshops, for job seekers and employers.  Listen in for a preview.  Follow the links to register.   Job Fair Registration . Feb 16 Employer Workshop . Feb 17 Job Seeker Workshop . March 3 Job Seeker Workshop. 

The Boots to Business Reboot is free for entrepreneurs who are military related. Register by Jan 24, right here. The Texas VFW Foundation visits the Women Veterans Program monthly meeting to talk about financial assistance for veterans, while the non profit Endeavors explains their mission to help veterans and their families. Find out what Texas Veterans Commission can do for you! Visit the websit...

Veterans, transitioning servicemembers, National Guard, Reserve and spouses too, are invited to get the facts about owning a business.  Join the Small Business Administration and the Entrepreneur Center of Austin on January 25, 2022, for a one day Free Virtual Boots to Business Reboot. It's an 8-5 class so set aside that day to get valuable information before you take the plunge. Register Her...

'Taps for Tuition' is a state program that allows student bugle, cornet, and trumpet players to sound Taps at veteran funerals and earn vouchers to help pay tuition or fees at a Texas public college or university. Listen in to find out how 'Taps for Tuition' works. Click here for the details . 

We hope 2022 means great things for all of us. Texas Veterans Commission is looking forward to helping veterans and their families access the benefits they have earned. Listen to find out what we do and how to get in touch with us. Share with your friends. Tell the veterans you know all about our free services.   The website will also explain it all. https://www.tvc.texas.gov/

This episode features Claims Benefits Advisor Robert Macias who explains what vets need to know about filing successful claims. Texas Veterans Commission has certified advisors who will file disability claims for FREE! Click here to make an Appointment. 

If you are a military or veteran caregiver, you may be eligible to receive free respite care services. Listen in for information about the Hidden Heroes Program, who is eligible and how to apply.   Apply today for no-cost respite care services from CareLinx, through the Hidden Heroes program of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.  Apply Here

Veterans in the rural areas of Texas District 23, get ready for a visit from Texas Veterans Commission and other agencies that will help you file claims and access your hard earned benefits. Invited by US Representative Tony Gonzales, the two outreach events will take place in two areas: December 6 & 7 at Ft Stockton’s Rooney Park on Spring St. in the large county event room and December 9 &am...

Soldiers' Angels is on a mission, "To provide aid, comfort, and resources to the military, veterans, and their families".  The non profit welcomes the public's support in spreading joy! You are invited to join the quest to make some Holiday wishes come true. Click here to find out more .

On November 11, the nation celebrates Veterans, at Texas Veterans Commission we do that everyday. We also have partners, like Veteran County Service Officers who's passion is helping veterans and their families. Find out about all our free services right here. https://www.tvc.texas.gov/.

VA is hosting a free virtual event in South Texas for all veterans, service members, caregivers, and survivors. Register for 1-on-1 personalized assistance for: VA Benefits, VA Healthcare, Crisis Resources, Community Services and more. Register here . Select your day and time. The event takes place November 16-18 from 10 am to 3 pm. Hurry, appointments are limited. 

The yearly statewide Hiring Red White and You! Job Fairs for active duty, transitioning service members, veterans and spouses happen November 4th. Listen in and learn how to find the job fair near you and how to register for workshops to help you get ready. Find all the job fair locations here . Workshops can be found on the Texas Veterans Commission events calendar here .

Now is the time to apply for a 2022-2023 Fund for Veterans' Assistance Grant. Applications must be in by Nov 3, 2021. Apply Here . We have two grantees on this program, NPower talks about FREE technology training for Veterans and Spouses. While Easter Seals Houston, discusses their Mental Health Grant which includes service dog training. Check out all this year's grantees right here . 

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you'll see men and women wearing pink everywhere, as a reminder that regular screenings and early detection are keys to fighting breast cancer. Join Texas Veterans Commission as we talk with two breast cancer survivors, learn about a Grunt Style cancer survivor retreat and talk with a VA Women Veterans program manager about VA medical services for...

This show explains how the Veterans Mental Health Department works with community partners. We meet Felix Rodriguez, Veteran County Service Officer, and veteran business owners who start up in 2022 can save money on certain fees for a five year period. For information on Texas Veterans Commission services, Go Here .  Fill out the contact form link at the top of the page and tell us what...

Texas Veterans Commission is now taking applications for next season's Fund for Veterans' Assistance Grants. Veteran serving nonprofits start working on those applications now by going here . Applications are due Nov. 3, 2021. How much do you need? What would you do with the money? Listen in for some pointers from current grantees. 

Now is the time for veteran serving nonprofits and local governments to apply for a Fund for Veterans' Assistance Grant. Thanks to the Texas Lottery we give away millions in grants every year to organizations serving veterans and their families. Applications must be in by Nov. 3, 2021.  Get applications and information right here . On this show we'll introduce you to Skillpoint Alliance, one...

Sept 22, the American Legion Hybrid Career Fair is finally happening, you have one more chance to get in on a Virtual Prep Workshop, Register here for the Sept. 21st class. New Veteran Entrepreneurs can soon get a break on the business formation tax and certain filing fees. Contact a Business Consultant here .  And it is now time for veteran serving non profits to apply for next year's Fund f...

There is still time to sign up to attend this very important Veteran Virtual Suicide Awareness and Prevention Townhall. It is open to everyone. Veterans, family members, friends of veterans and the community in general are encouraged to attend. Register right here !

Texas Veterans Commission is taking part in a Suicide Awareness and Prevention Townhall on September 17. Listen in for a preview of information that can benefit everyone.   Register here for the 10 am - 11:30 am event. Plus registration continues for the American Legion Hybrid Career Fair.   Register here . An extra virtual preparation workshop has been added on September 21 from 10 am -...

Military and veteran communities across Texas are invited to take part in a virtual 22K and Suicide Awareness Townhall. The 22K continues thru September 14. The Townhall will be held on September 17, 2021. Listen in to find out how you can participate and learn what Texas Veterans Commission's Mental Health Department is doing for veterans and their families.  22K and Townhall Signup informat...

The American Legion, Texas Veterans Commission and Texas Workforce Solutions, have you covered with an in person/virtual career fair on September 22, 2021. We call it a HYBRID! Drive into Austin or join online.  You choose. Click here to register. And listen in for Career Fair info, including invites to workshops to help you get ready! Register for the Workshops Here .

Filing Disability Claims and Appeals are two of the most important things Texas Veterans Commission does for veterans. Our Claims Advisors are accredited by the VA, and they know what information is needed to communicate the veteran’s situation efficiently and effectively. Listen in as William Chick, our Claims Inquiry Coordinator explains the process.   Make a virtual claims appointment here...

The American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans really appreciate the work Texas Veterans Commission does, getting vets job ready and helping employers hire the veterans they need. Listen in as award winning Veteran Employer Liaison Lee Ware talks about his passion connecting veterans with employers, while Veteran Career Advisor and Coach Trey Hubbard discusses how he never gives up when it...