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Each time a story about veterans is covered, the media has an opportunity to change lives.

• Over 1.8 million Veterans live in Texas
• 605,000 served during the Vietnam War
• 450,000 served in Iraq and Afghanistan

They answered the call. Through their service to our country they have earned our sincere deepest appreciation. In exchange for their service it is our duty as American’s to help Veterans, and their families, transition to civilian life. As a nation we should all feel honored to be able help them live productive lives with the physical and emotional wounds incurred as a result of their sacrifice.

Many do not know help is available. Help available for medical care and independent living services. Help available for securing jobs. There is help available for education.

We are their advocate. The State of Texas leads all other large states in monetary recovery of veterans’ compensation and pension benefits. More than $2.1 billion in compensation and pension is distributed each year to Texas Veterans and surviving family members represented by the Texas Veterans Commission.

Texas leads the nation in veterans’ employment with Texas Veterans Commission Employment Counselors helping more than 34,038 Veterans secure a job in 2010.

We change lives.

Media Contact
Duncan McGhee
Public Information Officer
(512) 936-6677
duncan.mcghee@tvc.state.tx.us

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Recent News Releases

• January 25, 2012: Texas Veterans Commission Joins Lottery Commission in Announcing New Veterans Cash Lottery Ticket (Word or PDF)
• January 12, 2012: $3 Million in Grants Available from the Texas Veterans Commission (Word or PDF)
• November 22, 2011: Nearly $3 Million Awarded in ‘Housing4TexasHeroes’Grants (Word or PDF)
• November 17, 2011: $4.1 Million Awarded to Organizations Providing Direct Support to Veterans (Word or PDF)
• November 10, 2011: Legislators Recognized for Leadership for Veterans (Word or PDF)
• October 18, 2011: Boeing Receives Chairman's Award for Hiring Veterans (Word or PDF)
• September 21, 2011: Employers Recognized for Hiring Veterans (Word or PDF)
• September 16, 2011: Texas Leads Nation in Veteran Employment (Word or PDF)
• August 29, 2011: A Message from the Governor in honor of Patriot Day (PDF)
• August 29, 2011: Gov. Perry proclaims September 26 Gold Star Mother’s Day (PDF)
• August 29, 2011: A Message from the Governor in Honor of POW/MIA Day (PDF)
• August 29, 2011: Texas Veterans Commission Launches ‘Housing4TexasHeroes’ Program (Word or PDF)
• August 15, 2011: Military Veterans to Receive Much Needed Support at Benefits Fair (Word or PDF)
• August 4, 2011: Over $3 Million in Grants Available from the Texas Veterans Commission (Word or PDF)
• August 1, 2011: Governor’s Initiative to Reduce VA Backlog Ends in Success:  More than 17,000 Cases Sent to the VA for Action (Word or PDF)
• May 20, 2011: $5.4 Million Awarded to Organizations Providing Direct Support to Texas Veterans (Word or PDF)
• May 18, 2011: Texas Veterans Commission Announces On-Line Donation Tool, Joins Lottery Commission in Announcing John Wayne Lottery Ticket (Word or PDF)
• April 29, 2011: A Message from the Governor in Honor of Memorial Day (PDF)
• March 16, 2011: Combat-Decorated Veteran Appointed to Texas Veterans Commission (Word or PDF)
• March 8, 2011: Gov. Perry proclaims March 25 Medal of Honor Day (PDF)
• March 4, 2011: Over Four Million Dollars Available to Organizations Helping Veterans and Their Families (Word or PDF)
• March 1, 2011: Women Military Veterans to Receive Special Services (Word or PDF)
• February 24, 2011: Military Veterans Receive Much Needed Support At Benefits Fair (Word or PDF)
• February 15, 2011: Those Serving Veterans Receive $2 Million in Grants (Word or PDF)
• December 7, 2010: Texas Veterans Commission Gets New Commissioners (Word or PDF)
• December 1, 2010: Governor Proclaims Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (PDF)
• November 16, 2010: Task Force Helps Over 10,000 Texas Veterans Get Benefits (Word or PDF)
• November 1, 2010: Governor Perry honors Veterans Day (PDF)
• October 13, 2010: Employers Seek Military Veterans for Key Positions (Word or PDF)
• September 9, 2010: $2.3 Million Awarded to Those Serving Texas Veterans (Word or PDF)
• September 3, 2010: Governer Perry Proclaims Patriot Day (PDF)
• September 3, 2010: Governer Perry Proclaims Gold Star Mother's Day (PDF)
• September 3, 2010: Governer Perry Proclaims POW/MIA Recognition Day (PDF)
• August 24, 2010: Texas Leads Nation in Helping Veterans Get Jobs (Word or PDF)
• August 19, 2010: Military Veterans and Active Duty Personnel to Receive Much Needed Support at Benefits Fair (Word or PDF)
• August 4, 2010: Pro Bono Legal Services Program Receives Texas Veterans Commission Excellence Award (Word or PDF)
• July, 29, 2010: Military Veterans and Active Duty Personnel to Receive Much Needed Support at Benefits Fair (Word or PDF)
• June 1, 2010: Over One Million Dollars in Grants Available from the Texas Veterans Commission (Word or PDF)
• May 3, 2010: Governor Perry Proclaims Flag Day (PDF)
• May 3, 2010: Governor Perry Recognizes Memorial Day (PDF)
• May 3, 2010: Governor Proclaims Armed Forces Day (PDF)
• April 8, 2010: Veterans to Receive Emergency Financial Assistance (Word doc or PDF)
• March 18, 2010: VA Recognizes "Presumptive" Illnesses in Iraq, Afghanistan (Word doc or PDF)
• March 15, 2010: Governor Perry Proclaims Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day (PDF)
• February 25, 2010: $3 Million in Grants Available from the Texas Veterans Commission (Word doc or PDF)
• February 16, 2010: Veterans and Active Duty Personnel Get Help at Benefits Fair (Word doc or PDF)
• December 17, 2009: Texas Veterans Commission Creates $1 Million Grant to Meet Veterans’ Emergency Financial Needs (Word doc or PDF)
• November 23, 2009: Texas Veterans Commission assists VA to reduce disability claims backlog (Word doc or PDF)

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