17 verified resources.
17 Resources
1. Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) — Free
Official state agency assisting Texas veterans with VA disability claims, benefits, education, and employment. Accredited claims advisors across four districts help file VA claims at no charge. Located in offices across Texas. Call the TVC or visit their website to find the nearest claims advisor in your region. Advisors can help with initial claims, appeals, and increases to disability ratings. No cost and no income requirement — service available to all Texas veterans.
(800) 252-8387 · P.O. Box 12277, Austin, TX 78711 · Mon-Fri 8-5 · Visit Website
2. Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center — Houston — Paid
One of the nation's largest VA medical centers with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, mental health, and substance abuse services. Teaching hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Serves veterans across the greater Houston region. Call the VA main line or visit va.gov to enroll and schedule care. Mental health and substance abuse services available without prior enrollment for veterans in crisis. Located in the Texas Medical Center.
(713) 791-1414 · 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 · ER 24/7; outpatient Mon-Fri 6 AM - 4 PM · Visit Website
3. Dallas VA Medical Center — VA North Texas — Paid
Primary VA medical center serving DFW and North Texas veterans with primary care, mental health, specialty, and surgical services. Emergency department open 24/7. Call the Dallas VA main line or visit va.gov to enroll and book appointments. Veterans experiencing a mental health crisis can walk in to the emergency department at any time without an appointment. Multiple community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) serve veterans across the broader North Texas region.
(214) 742-8387 · 4500 S. Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 · ER 24/7; outpatient Mon-Fri 8-4:30 · Visit Website
4. Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital — San Antonio — Paid
VA flagship for South Texas with full inpatient and outpatient medical and mental health services. Affiliated with UT Health San Antonio. Specialty programs for PTSD, TBI, and substance use treatment. Serves veterans across South Texas including the San Antonio metro area. Call or visit va.gov to enroll. Veterans with PTSD or TBI can access specialized teams. Multiple community clinics extend care to veterans in surrounding South Texas communities and rural areas.
(210) 617-5300 · 7400 Merton Minter Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78229 · ER 24/7; outpatient Mon-Fri 8-4:30 · Visit Website
5. Houston West Vet Center — Free
Community-based readjustment counseling, PTSD treatment, MST counseling, and referrals for combat veterans and families in West Houston. Free, confidential, no VA enrollment required. Vet Centers provide a low-barrier, community setting designed for veterans who may not feel comfortable at a large VA medical center. Walk-ins welcome during business hours. Call ahead for an appointment with a readjustment counselor. Services are free for all eligible combat veterans and their families.
(713) 682-2288 · 701 N. Post Oak Rd, Suite 102, Houston, TX 77024 · Mon-Fri 8-4:30 · Visit Website
6. Dallas Vet Center — Free
Readjustment counseling, PTSD treatment, and substance abuse assessment for veterans and families in a non-medical community setting in Dallas. Free and confidential — no VA enrollment required. Walk-ins welcome during business hours. Vet Centers offer a more informal setting than VA medical centers, making it easier for veterans who are reluctant to seek help. Services include individual and group counseling, bereavement counseling, and referrals to other VA and community services.
(214) 361-5896 · 8610 Greenville Ave, Suite 125, Dallas, TX 75243 · Mon-Fri 8-4:30 · Visit Website
7. DAV — Disabled American Veterans, Texas — Free
Free claims assistance, benefits counseling, and transportation to VA appointments through accredited service officers statewide. Advocates for veterans' rights in the Texas legislature. DAV service officers help file disability claims, appeals, and benefit reviews at no cost. Transportation to VA appointments is provided by DAV volunteer drivers through the DAV Transportation Network. Find your nearest Texas DAV chapter at dav.org. Open to all disabled veterans.
(877) 426-2838 · Statewide chapters · Mon-Fri 8-4:30 · Visit Website
8. Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Program (VLAP) — Free
Free civil legal help for low-income Texas veterans and their families. Covers VA benefits claims, disability appeals, family law, housing disputes, and public benefits. Income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Contact the Texas Veterans Commission's VLAP program or a regional legal aid organization for intake. Bring DD-214, proof of income, and documentation related to your legal issue when seeking services. Available statewide.
(800) 622-2520, Option 2 · 1920 E. Riverside Dr, Suite A-120, Austin, TX 78741 · Mon-Fri 9-5 · Visit Website
9. Lone Star Legal Aid — Military & Veterans Unit — Free
Free civil legal services for low-income veterans across 72 East and Southeast Texas counties. VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and employment cases handled. Dedicated veterans intake line: 1-844-400-8387. Income eligibility required. Bring DD-214, proof of income, and relevant legal documents. Attorneys assist with VA claim denials, family court cases, eviction defense, and other civil legal matters for veterans and their families in the Houston and East Texas regions.
(800) 733-8394 · 1415 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002 · Mon-Fri 8-4 · Visit Website
10. VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans — Free
24/7 hotline connecting homeless veterans or those at risk to shelter, HUD-VASH housing vouchers, case management, and emergency services. Call 1-877-424-3838 — no VA enrollment needed. Operators connect veterans to local VA homeless programs and community shelters. Texas has VA homeless programs in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and other cities. HUD-VASH vouchers provide long-term rental assistance for veterans who need permanent housing support.
1-877-424-3838 · 24/7/365 · Visit Website
11. Central Texas Veterans Health Care (Temple/Killeen) — Paid
VA medical center serving Central Texas veterans with primary care, mental health, specialty care, and emergency services. Serves Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) area veterans and all Central Texas veterans. Located in Temple, TX with a satellite clinic in Killeen. Call or visit va.gov to enroll and schedule appointments. Mental health services including PTSD and substance use treatment available. Community-based outpatient clinics extend reach to veterans in surrounding Central Texas communities.
(254) 778-4811 · 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr, Temple, TX 76504 · ER 24/7; outpatient Mon-Fri 8-4:30 · Visit Website
12. West Texas VA Health Care System (Big Spring) — Paid
VA medical center serving West Texas veterans with primary care, mental health, and specialty services across a vast geographic area from Big Spring. Serves veterans in the Permian Basin and surrounding West Texas communities. Call or visit va.gov to enroll. Community-based outpatient clinics extend access to veterans in remote West Texas locations. Mental health and crisis services available. Call the main line for appointment scheduling and eligibility questions.
(432) 263-7361 · 300 Veterans Blvd, Big Spring, TX 79720 · Mon-Fri 8-4:30 · Visit Website
13. Texas Veterans Land Board — Housing & Land Loans — Free
Below-market-rate home loans, land loans, and home improvement loans exclusively for Texas veterans and their families. Also operates Texas State Veterans Homes for long-term care. Rates are among the lowest available in the state. Minimum 90 days of active duty service required. Call the VLB at 1-800-252-8387 or visit vlb.texas.gov to check eligibility and begin an application. Programs are available to all Texas veterans regardless of discharge status for most loan programs.
(800) 252-8387 · P.O. Box 12873, Austin, TX 78711 · Mon-Fri 8-5 · Visit Website
14. American Legion — Texas — Free
Largest veterans service organization in the US with 750+ posts statewide across Texas. Posts offer camaraderie, service officer claims assistance for VA benefits, family support programs, and community service. Any honorably discharged veteran can join. Service officers help file VA disability claims at no charge. Find your nearest Texas American Legion post at legion.org. Many posts offer social events, meeting spaces, and community resources for veterans and their families.
(512) 472-4138 · P.O. Box 789, Austin, TX 78767 · Mon-Fri 8-4:30 · Visit Website
15. VFW — Texas — Free
Veterans of Foreign Wars posts across Texas providing camaraderie, claims assistance, financial grants, and community support for combat veterans and their families. VFW service officers assist with VA disability claims at no cost. Emergency financial grants available through the VFW National Home for Children. Find your nearest Texas VFW post at vfw.org. Open to veterans with overseas service. Posts provide social connection, advocacy, and practical support for Texas veterans.
(512) 834-9191 · 8503 N IH-35, Austin, TX 78753 · Varies by post · Visit Website
16. Combined Arms — Houston Veteran Hub — Free
Houston-based nonprofit connecting veterans to a network of 100+ vetted service providers. A single intake appointment connects veterans to employment, housing, education, mental health, and legal services. Located in Houston. Call or visit their website to schedule an intake. Case managers navigate veterans through the full network of available resources in the Houston area. Free to all veterans regardless of discharge status, income, or length of service.
(713) 533-4420 · 6915 Camp Bowie Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 · Mon-Fri 8-5 · Visit Website
17. Texas Workforce Commission — Veterans Services — Free
Priority employment services for Texas veterans including job matching, resume help, career coaching, and employer connections through dedicated veterans representatives at Workforce Solutions offices statewide. Veterans receive priority service over non-veterans. Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVERs) specialize in connecting veterans to employers. Call your nearest Workforce Solutions office or visit texasveterans.com to access employment services at no cost.
(512) 463-2222 · Workforce Solutions offices statewide · Mon-Fri 8-5 · Visit Website