Find veteran employment programs in Texas. Texas Veterans Commission employment services, hiring preferences, job training, military skills translation, and career resources for Texas veterans.
52 verified employment resources serving Texas. Crisis and fastest-path options are listed first.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Corpus Christi veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to El Paso-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Fort Worth veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Austin-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Austin veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Dallas-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Dallas veterans. Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to San Antonio-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Houston-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Killeen area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Austin area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Austin area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Dallas area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Dallas-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Killeen-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving El Paso-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the El Paso area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Austin veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Fort Worth area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the San Antonio area. SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving San Antonio-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Houston-area veterans. Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Houston area. Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Employment and training services for Texas veterans including job placement and career counseling.
The Texas Veterans Commission administers Texas-specific veteran employment programs and benefits and connects veterans with accredited service officers, state benefits, and local resources.
Texas has one of the strongest economies in the nation, and the state actively recruits veterans into its workforce across defense, energy, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. With the Texas Veterans Commission's dedicated employment services, state hiring preferences, and a vast network of career centers and training programs, Texas veterans have excellent pathways to rewarding civilian careers.
This guide covers every major employment resource available to Texas veterans, from the Texas Veterans Commission's career advisors and Workforce Solutions offices to VA vocational rehabilitation, apprenticeships, and veteran entrepreneurship programs.
The Texas Veterans Commission Employment Services division is the largest state-level veteran employment program in the country. TVC employs over 200 veteran employment specialists embedded at Workforce Solutions offices throughout Texas. These specialists provide one-on-one career counseling, resume assistance, interview preparation, job referrals, and follow-up services exclusively for veterans and eligible spouses.
How to access: Visit any of the 28 Workforce Solutions offices across Texas and ask for the TVC veteran employment specialist. You can also contact TVC Employment Services at (512) 463-6564 or visit tvc.texas.gov.
Texas Workforce Solutions offices provide comprehensive employment services with priority of service for veterans. Services include job search assistance, skills assessments, career counseling, training referrals, and access to WorkInTexas.com — the state's primary job matching platform. Veterans receive priority placement and expedited services at all locations.
Texas law grants veterans a hiring preference for state government positions. Qualifying veterans who meet minimum qualifications receive an interview preference and additional points in the hiring process. The preference applies to all state agencies and many local government entities. Spouses of disabled veterans and surviving spouses of veterans who died on active duty also qualify for the preference.
Texas is home to numerous federal installations and agencies. Federal jobs offer veterans' preference in hiring, with disabled veterans receiving the highest priority (10-point preference). Major federal employers in Texas include military bases (Fort Cavazos, Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Bliss), VA medical centers, and federal agencies throughout the state.
Veterans with service-connected disabilities who need training for suitable employment may qualify for VR&E. The program covers tuition, books, supplies, and a subsistence allowance. Texas has VR&E offices in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Waco, and other locations. Contact the Waco VA Regional Office VR&E division at (254) 299-9944.
Texas is a top destination for DoD SkillBridge participants, with hundreds of companies offering internships to transitioning service members in their final 180 days of service. Major SkillBridge hosts include USAA (San Antonio), Amazon, Lockheed Martin, and numerous defense contractors. The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) at Texas military installations provides additional career readiness support.
Texas offers GI Bill-approved apprenticeship programs in high-demand trades including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, and information technology. Veterans using the GI Bill for apprenticeships receive a monthly stipend in addition to their apprentice wages. The Texas Workforce Commission maintains a directory of registered apprenticeship programs.
The SBA's Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) serving Texas provides free business counseling, training, and mentoring for veteran entrepreneurs. The Boots to Business program, offered at Texas military installations, provides entrepreneurship training for transitioning service members. Texas also offers HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) certification for veteran-owned businesses seeking state contracts.
Texas companies known for actively hiring veterans include:
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