Veteran Support

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) offers dedicated employment services for veterans and transitioning service members, including job search assistance, resume help, career counseling, and referrals to training programs. Veterans receive priority of service at Texas Workforce Centers statewide.

TVC Employment Services staff are located at Workforce Centers across Texas. They provide one-on-one job placement assistance, help veterans identify transferable skills, and connect them with employers who actively recruit veterans. Services are free.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) administers federal programs that help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful careers. Programs include the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and federal hiring preference guidance.

The TVC Mental Health Program provides free, confidential mental health counseling to Texas veterans and their family members. Services include individual and group therapy, case management, and peer support. No VA enrollment is required.

The VA offers a broad range of mental health services to eligible veterans, including treatment for PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, and military sexual trauma. Care is available at VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, and through tele health appointments.

Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) operates a statewide network of mental health crisis services, including mobile crisis teams and crisis stabilization units. Services are available to any Texan in crisis, including veterans who are not currently enrolled in VA care.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides free claims assistance to help veterans file for VA disability compensation. TVC claims officers are accredited by the VA and can help you gather evidence, complete paperwork, and navigate the appeals process if a claim is denied. There is no cost to use TVC claims services.

The ADA and other federal laws protect veterans with disabilities from employment discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provides a guide specifically for veterans explaining their employment rights, what qualifies as a reasonable accommodation, and how to file a complaint.

The Hazlewood Act provides eligible Texas veterans, service members, and their children with an exemption from tuition and most fees at Texas public colleges and universities — up to 150 credit hours. To qualify, veterans generally need to have entered military service as a Texas resident, received an honorable discharge, and meet income and enrollment requirements. Eligible veterans can also transfer unused hours to a dependent child.

The GI Bill provides federal education benefits to eligible veterans, service members, and in some cases, their dependents. Benefits can cover tuition, housing, and books at approved schools. The VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool helps you find approved programs and estimate the benefits you would receive at specific institutions.