Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (tvc.texas.gov), checked Aug 30, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Veterans Employment Services (VES)Serves veterans seeking certification or training and links veterans with veteran-friendly employers in Texas.
- Veterans PreferenceServes qualified veterans and certain family members seeking employment with the State of Texas.
- Priority of ServiceServes all veterans and qualified spouses of veterans seeking employment, training, and placement services.
- Re-employment Rights (USERRA)Serves veterans and service members returning from military service who need reemployment rights protection or help with USERRA issues.
- Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)Serves veterans with a service-connected disability that limits their ability to work or prevents them from working.
- Transferring your Occupational License to TexasServes military service members, veterans, and military spouses who need Texas occupational license portability.
Eligibility (general guidance)
Open to Texas veterans and transitioning service members; some programs require a service-connected disability or recent separation. Confirm specific requirements on the official site or with an accredited Veterans Service Officer.
How to reach them
- Serves all of Texas
Next step
See every Texas program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: Texas Veterans Commission, the official Texas state veterans agency. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
View source page (tvc.texas.gov/employment/job-seeker-resources)
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