The Voice of Texas Veterans

Texas Veterans Commission
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Henry's Home Horse and Human Sanctuary

    What a great name for one of our Fund for Veterans' Assistance grantees,Henry's Home, Horse and Human Sanctuary. I put a comma in there to help you understand just how helpful this Mental Health grantee has been for veterans. Sometimes just talking to a horse can have a calming effect and make a world of difference.

    10 min

  2. FEB 12

    Ask the Question: Did You Serve in the Military?

    Sometimes it is not enough to ask if someone is a veteran. It is better to ask: "Did you or a family member serve in the military?" It is also important to know what to do if the answer is Yes. There are many benefits and services that veteran families can use. We'll explore some of the reasons veterans may not identify as veterans and we invite organizations to join the "Texans Ask: Did Y'all Serve" initiative. Get the Texans Ask Guide Here.

    13 min

  3. FEB 5

    Never Too Late: Veterans 55+ Claim What You’ve Earned

    Texas Veterans Commission has launched a special webpage for veterans aged 55 and older — filled with important information you can use now. If you were denied a disability claim years ago, don’t give up. In this episode, we talk with Army veteran and award‑winning TVC Claims Benefits Advisor Reggie Lewis about why it’s worth trying again and how TVC can help.

    11 min

  4. JAN 28

    How TVC Grants Strengthen Veteran Services

    We talk with Williamson County’s Veteran Service Officer and the Veterans Treatment Court judge about their Texas Veterans Commission grant. The VSO uses funding to provide financial assistance, while the court uses its grant for staff, monitoring devices, and therapy for justice‑involved veterans.

    10 min

  5. JAN 21

    Parenting-STAIR: Support for Military Moms

    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.

    11 min

  6. JAN 15

    Essential Planning Before the Final Salute

    Operation Final Salute offers guidance to help veterans protect their families long after they’re gone. In this episode, learn what this workshop teaches about end-of-life planning, that includes wills, survivor and burial benefits, and organizing essential military records. The discussion also covers everyday details like passcodes, bill paying, and forms that must be completed while the veteran is still living—to ease the burden on surviving loved ones.

    10 min

  7. JAN 8

    Inside TVC Grantee: Heroes Resource Center

    Discover how Heroes Resource Center in Cedar Park, creates a strong support network for veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Hear from Program Director Carmen Valenzuela and Executive Director Brandon Crook as they share their personal stories and explain how their TVC grant helps veterans and their families thrive.

    10 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    FVA in Action: A New Roof for a Disabled Veteran 

    When a disabled veteran in Austin needed critical home repairs, Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grantee, USA CARES partnered with local businesses to step in and help. In this episode, hear how a new roof and landscaping—provided free of charge—restored safety and peace of mind to the veteran and his family.

    10 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Texas Veterans Commission
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    263
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Texas Veterans Commission
  • Show Website
    The Voice of Texas Veterans