El Paso Vet Center
TXCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving El Paso area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Veteran Healthcare in Texas
Find VA healthcare in Texas including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio VA Medical Centers, community clinics, TRICARE, community care options, and mental health services for Texas veterans.
Texas operates one of the largest VA healthcare networks in the nation, serving over 900,000 enrolled veterans through multiple major medical centers, dozens of community-based outpatient clinics, and an extensive community care provider network. With world-class facilities in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and beyond, Texas veterans have access to comprehensive medical, surgical, mental health, and specialty care.
This guide maps out every major VA healthcare facility in Texas, explains enrollment, and covers critical programs like Community Care, telehealth, and the Veterans Crisis Line. Whether you need primary care, specialized treatment, or emergency services, the VA in Texas has you covered.
Major VA Medical Centers
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (Houston)
One of the largest VA medical centers in the country, the DeBakey VAMC at 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston serves over 130,000 veterans annually. The facility provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including primary care, advanced surgery, cardiology, oncology, spinal cord injury care, mental health, and research. It is a major teaching hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.
Phone: (713) 791-1414 | Hours: 24/7 Emergency, Clinics Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
VA North Texas Health Care System (Dallas)
The Dallas VA Medical Center at 4500 S. Lancaster Road is the flagship of the VA North Texas system, which also includes the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham and numerous community clinics. Services include comprehensive medical and surgical care, mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialty services. The system serves over 100,000 veterans across North Texas.
Phone: (214) 742-8387 | Hours: 24/7 Emergency, Clinics Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
South Texas Veterans Health Care System (San Antonio)
The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital at 7400 Merton Minter Blvd, San Antonio is a major referral center for South Texas. Affiliated with UT Health San Antonio, the facility provides comprehensive care including polytrauma rehabilitation, spinal cord injury treatment, mental health, and geriatric services. The system includes the Kerrville VA campus and multiple outpatient clinics.
Phone: (210) 617-5300 | Hours: 24/7 Emergency, Clinics Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (Temple/Waco)
The Olin E. Teague Veterans' Medical Center in Temple and the Doris Miller VA Medical Center in Waco together form the Central Texas system serving veterans in the heart of the state. Services include primary care, mental health, surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term care. The system is affiliated with Texas A&M College of Medicine.
Phone: (254) 778-4811 (Temple) | (254) 752-6581 (Waco)
Additional VA Medical Centers
- West Texas VA Health Care System (Big Spring) — (432) 263-7361
- Amarillo VA Health Care System — (806) 355-9703
- El Paso VA Health Care System — (915) 564-6100
- Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (Harlingen) — (956) 291-9000
Community-Based Outpatient Clinics
Texas has over 60 community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) providing primary care, mental health, and some specialty services. Major CBOC locations include:
- Austin — multiple locations serving the capital region
- Fort Worth — serving Tarrant County veterans
- Corpus Christi — serving Coastal Bend veterans
- Lubbock — serving West Texas/South Plains
- Beaumont — serving Southeast Texas veterans
- Laredo / McAllen / Brownsville — serving Rio Grande Valley
Mental Health & Crisis Services
Veterans Crisis Line
If you're in crisis, call 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net. Available 24/7 with trained responders. Texas VA facilities also have same-day mental health access for urgent needs.
PTSD & Trauma Treatment
All major Texas VA medical centers offer specialized PTSD programs including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and EMDR. The San Antonio and Houston VAMCs have residential PTSD treatment programs for intensive care. The National Center for PTSD has a Women's Health Sciences Division at the Waco campus.
Substance Use Disorder
Texas VA facilities provide comprehensive addiction treatment including outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and residential programs. The Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio VAMCs all have dedicated substance use disorder programs.
Community Care & Enrollment
The VA MISSION Act allows eligible veterans to see community providers when the VA can't provide timely access (20 days for primary care, 28 days for specialty care) or the nearest VA facility is more than 30 minutes away. Given Texas's size, many rural veterans qualify for community care. Contact your VA primary care team for referrals.
Enroll in VA healthcare online at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit any Texas VA facility. Most veterans who served 24 continuous months with an honorable discharge are eligible.
Healthcare Resources in Texas
Fort Worth VA Outpatient Clinic
TXDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Fort Worth, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
VA North Texas Health Care System (Dallas)
TXDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Dallas, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center (Temple)
TXDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Killeen, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Houston Vet Center
TXCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Houston area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
San Antonio Vet Center
TXCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving San Antonio area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Houston VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
TXVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Houston, TX veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Corpus Christi VA Outpatient Clinic
TXDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Corpus Christi, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Dallas VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
TXVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Dallas, TX veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
El Paso VA Health Care System
TXDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving El Paso, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Austin Vet Center
TXCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Austin area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
El Paso VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
TXVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for El Paso, TX veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Austin VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
TXVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Austin, TX veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Corpus Christi Vet Center
TXCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Corpus Christi area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
TXDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Houston, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital
TXDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving San Antonio, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Fort Worth VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
TXVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Fort Worth, TX veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Austin VA Outpatient Clinic
TXDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Austin, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Dallas Vet Center
TXCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Dallas area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Killeen Vet Center
TXCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Killeen area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I enroll in VA healthcare in Texas?
- Apply online at VA.gov/health-care/apply, call 1-877-222-8387, or visit any Texas VA medical center enrollment office. You'll need your DD-214, Social Security number, and insurance information. Processing takes 1-2 weeks.
- Which is the largest VA medical center in Texas?
- The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston is the largest, serving over 130,000 veterans annually. It is one of the biggest VA facilities in the country and a major teaching hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.
- Can I use community care providers instead of the VA in Texas?
- Yes, through the VA MISSION Act. You may qualify if wait times exceed 20 days (primary care) or 28 days (specialty care), or if the nearest VA is more than 30 minutes away. Given Texas's size, many rural veterans qualify. Your VA care team can authorize referrals.
- Does the VA in Texas offer PTSD treatment?
- Yes. All major Texas VAMCs offer evidence-based PTSD treatments including CPT, PE, and EMDR. The Houston and San Antonio VAMCs have residential PTSD programs for intensive treatment. Same-day mental health access is available for urgent needs at all facilities.
- Are there VA clinics in rural Texas?
- Yes. Texas has over 60 CBOCs across the state, including locations in smaller cities and rural areas. Telehealth services are also widely available for veterans who can't easily reach a clinic. Contact your nearest VA medical center for telehealth enrollment.
- What emergency services does the VA provide in Texas?
- The Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Temple, El Paso, and other Texas VA medical centers have 24/7 emergency departments. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. Veterans can also be reimbursed for emergency care at non-VA facilities under certain conditions.
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Killeen VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
TXVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Killeen, TX veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Killeen Vet Center
TXCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Killeen area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center (Temple)
TXDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Killeen, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.
Corpus Christi VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
TXVA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) options for Corpus Christi, TX veterans. CBOCs deliver primary care, mental health, and select specialty services closer to home than the parent VA medical center.
Corpus Christi Vet Center
TXCommunity-based VA Vet Center serving Corpus Christi area combat veterans and their families with free counseling, readjustment services, and bereavement support. Vet Centers are independent of VA medical facilities and confidential.
Corpus Christi VA Outpatient Clinic
TXDepartment of Veterans Affairs medical facility serving Corpus Christi, TX veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services. Use the VA find-locations tool to confirm hours, services, and the closest clinic.