Your Next Mission

Transitioning from military to civilian life can be a major shift, but you're not alone. A variety of resources are available to support your next steps—whether you're exploring a new career, going back to school, or focusing on personal well-being.

From career counseling and resume assistance to job placement services, education benefits, and mental wellness programs, help is available when and where you need it. Connect with your local Transition Assistance Office to get started.

Orders Ended? You may be eligible for UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

 

For help finding support in your local area or accessing resources, the TMD Soldier & Family Readiness Specialists are available to help by calling the Soldier & Airman Family Support Service hotline at 800-252-8032. More info at Soldier & Airman Family Support

Helpful Resources

*Disclaimer: Some resources are open to all Texas Military members (TXARNG, TXANG, TXSG), some are only available for those with Active Duty service and/or OCONUS deployments . Please check the resource page for eligibility prior to applying for benefits. 


💼 Job Fairs & Job Search Resources

Texas Military Department Jobs
Find Active Guard Reserve (AGR), Tour of Duty, State, and Technician jobs (Army & Air).
🔗 Website: tmd.texas.gov/tmd-jobs

WorkInTexas.com
A statewide job matching system featuring thousands of employment opportunities.
🔗 Website: workintexas.com

TWC Job Fair Locator
Browse upcoming job fairs and hiring events across Texas.
🔗 Website: twc.texas.gov/events

TVC Job Fair Calendar
View employment events hosted by the Texas Veterans Commission.
🔗 Website: tvc.texas.gov/events

RecruitMilitary – Veteran Job Fairs
Search job listings and career fairs geared toward transitioning military and veterans.
🔗 Website: my.recruitmilitary.com/jobs/state/TX

Hire A Hero
Online job board connecting veterans with military-friendly employers.
🔗 Website: hireahero.org

Active Duty Temporary Tours (Tour of Duty / MOBCOP)
Search and volunteer for active duty tours (CAC login required).
🔗 Website: mobcop.aoc.army.pentagon.mil

🧠 Job Readiness & Employment Support

Work for Warriors – TX
Employment support and career guidance for transitioning service members and their families.
🔗 Website: workforwarriorstx.com

Army PaYS (Partnership for Youth Success)
Provides interviews and potential employment to Soldiers post-service.
🔗 Website: armypays.com

TWC Texas Veterans Leadership Program
Veteran specialists assist with employment, education, and training transitions.
🔗 Website: twc.texas.gov/programs/veterans/leadership

Military OneSource – Career Counseling
Free support for resumes, job search, and career planning.
📞 Phone: 800-342-9647
🔗 Website: militaryonesourceconnect.org

Texas Veterans Commission – Employment Services
Get help with resumes, job search, and entrepreneurship.
📞 Phone: 800-252-8387
🔗 Website: tvc.texas.gov/employment

Department of Labor – VETS
Job training, placement assistance, and career preparation for veterans.
🔗 Website: dol.gov/agencies/vets

 

 

 

📉 Unemployment & Legal Protections

TWC Unemployment Benefits
Apply online for unemployment insurance if eligible.
🔗 Website: apps.twc.texas.gov/UBS

Texas SCRA Employment Protection
Texas law prohibits employers from terminating service members due to military duties.
📄 Reference: TX Government Code Sec. 437.204

JAG Legal Assistance
Legal support for military members related to employment and other issues.
📧 Email: ng.tx.txarng.list.general-counsel-office@army.mil

 

🛠 Job Skills & Credentialing

Work for Warriors – TX
Also provides job coaching, interview prep, and employer connections.
🔗 Website: workforwarriorstx.com

National Guard Employment Network (NGEN)
Nationwide resource for job readiness, credentialing, and connecting with employers.
🔗 Website: ngemploymentnetwork.com

Texas Veterans Commission – Career Services
Access resume help, coaching, and job skill development.
📞 Phone: 800-252-8387
🔗 Website: tvc.texas.gov/employment

Transition Assistance Advisors (TAA)
Guidance on credentialing, licensure, and benefits access.
📄 Brochure: TAA Brochure (PDF)

⚖️ Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

Provides key legal protections to active-duty military members in Texas, including:

  • Lease Termination: End residential leases without penalty when entering active duty.

  • Financial Protections: Caps interest rates at 6% on loans and credit cards during active service.

  • Eviction Protection: Safeguards against eviction without a court order.

  • Judicial Relief: Delays civil court proceedings and default judgments while on active duty.
    🔗 More Information: SCRA – Military OneSource

🧑‍⚖️ Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

Protects the employment rights of military service members and veterans. Ensures they are not penalized or discriminated against in civilian employment due to military service.
🔗 More Information: USERRA – U.S. Department of Labor

🏠 Homeless & Housing Assistance

Texas Veterans Commission – Homeless Veterans Program
Works to reduce and prevent veteran homelessness by connecting individuals to essential services.
📞 Phone: 512-962-4681
🔗 Website: veteransmentalhealth.texas.gov/homelessness

VA Homeless Programs
Supports Veterans who are homeless or at risk. A few questions connect you to a local VA staff member for help. Available for low-income and very low-income Veterans and their families.
📞 Phone: 877-424-3838
🔗 Website: va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp

Homes for Our Troops
Builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans to help them rebuild their lives.
🔗 Website: www.hfotusa.org

2-1-1 Texas
A statewide service offering information on affordable housing, shelters, accessibility modifications, and subsidized housing options.
📞 Phone: Dial 2-1-1
🔗 Website: www.211texas.org

🏡 Home Financing Resources

Personal Financial Counselors (PFCs)
Free, one-on-one support to help you manage your finances and create a personalized home-buying or budgeting plan.
📄 Flyer: PFC Brochure (PDF)

Military OneSource – Home Financing Assistance
Offers guidance on saving, home buying, refinancing, and navigating VA loan benefits.
📞 Phone: 800-342-9647
🔗 Website: militaryonesourceconnect.org

VA Home Loans
Benefit program offering low interest rates, limited closing costs, and no private mortgage insurance (PMI) required.
🔗 Website: benefits.va.gov/homeloans

Texas Veterans Land Board
Provides home, land, and home improvement loans for Texas Veterans.
📞 Phone: 800-252-8387
🔗 Website: glo.texas.gov/veterans

💵 Financial Assistance Resources

TXNG Family Support Foundation
Offers emergency financial aid through grants and interest-free loans for short-term needs such as rent, food, utilities, or car repairs.
🔗 Website: www.txngfsf.org

VFW Unmet Needs
Provides grants (up to $2,500) to cover daily necessities. Funds are paid directly to creditors—no repayment required.
🔗 Website: vfw.org/assistance/financial-grants

Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Supports Soldiers and their families with grants, interest-free loans, and scholarships to promote financial stability.
🔗 Website: armyemergencyrelief.org

EANGUS National Guard Relief Foundation
Provides short-term financial grants to assist with housing, utilities, vehicle repairs, and more.
📞 Phone: 1-800-234-3264
🔗 Website: eangus-wcfa.org

USA Cares
Emergency financial support and career training for transitioning military families to ensure long-term success.
🔗 Website: www.usacares.org

Our Military Kids (OMK)
Grants for children of deployed or recovering service members to participate in sports, fine arts, tutoring, and enrichment activities.
🔗 Website: ourmilitarykids.org

🧾 Financial Planning & Counseling

Personal Financial Counselors (PFCs)
Free, one-on-one financial counseling to help you build a solid plan for budgeting, saving, retirement, and more.
📄 Flyer: FPC Brochure (PDF)

TMD State Employee Assistance Program (All One Health)
Confidential support to reduce stress, improve financial and mental wellness, and connect to helpful resources.
📞 Phone: 1-888-993-7650
🔗 Website: allonehealthdo.mylifeexpert.com

Office of Financial Readiness (FINRED)
Department of Defense’s hub for financial education—covering budgeting, saving, investing, benefits, and entitlements.
🔗 Website: finred.usalearning.gov

Military OneSource – Financial Counseling
Free support on credit/debt, savings, investing, and tax filing assistance.
📞 Phone: 800-342-9647
🔗 Website: militaryonesourceconnect.org

The Military Wallet
Trusted guide to military and veteran benefits, discounts, financial products, and planning tools.
🔗 Website: themilitarywallet.com

🎓 Education Resources for Service Members & Families

📘 Texas Guard Education Services
Assistance with education benefits, tuition aid, and career development for Texas Military Department members.
📞 Phone: 512-782-5515
🔗 Website: tmd.texas.gov/money-for-college

🏫 State Tuition Assistance (STA)
Financial aid for currently serving TXARNG, TXANG, or TXSG members attending Texas colleges or universities.
🔗 Website: tmd.texas.gov/state-tuition-assistance-program

💼 Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) & Credentialing Assistance (CA)
Supports education and professional development for actively serving Army Soldiers in all components.
🔗 Website: armyignited.army.mil

📃 Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL)
Connects Soldiers with civilian credentials relevant to their military training and experience.
🔗 Website: cool.osd.mil/army

🎖 GI Bill
VA program offering tuition, housing, and education benefits for eligible Veterans and their families.
🔗 Website: benefits.va.gov/gibill

⭐ Hazlewood Legacy Act
Provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at Texas public colleges for eligible Veterans, spouses, and dependents.
🔗 Website: tvc.texas.gov/education/hazlewood

📝 FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Apply yearly for grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study opportunities.
🔗 Website: studentaid.gov

📈 Kuder Journey
A career planning platform helping students and adults explore education and career paths.
🔗 Website: kuder.com

📚 DANTES – Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support
Offers CLEP/DSST exams, college prep tools, and support for achieving educational goals.
🔗 Website: dantes.mil

📄 Joint Services Transcript (JST)
Access your official military transcript to convert training and experience into college credit.
🔗 Website: jst.doded.mil

🧑‍🏫 Tutor.com for Military Families
Free 24/7 access to live tutoring for eligible K–college military family students.
🔗 Website: www.military.tutor.com

🎯 Free SAT/ACT Test Prep for Military
Complimentary SAT and ACT test prep resources for service members and their families.
🔗 Website: eknowledge.com/military

 

 

🏥 Healthcare Resources for Military Members & Veterans

🏥 TRICARE (Medical / Health Insurance)


Find information about TRICARE plans, enrollment, and local providers.
📞 Phone: 800-847-9378
🔗 Website: tricare-bene.triwest.com
📞 TMD TRICARE Liaison: 512-782-1985

🦷 United Concordia (Dental Insurance)
Dental care plans for service members and their dependents.
📞 Phone: 800-866-8499
🔗 Website: www.uccitdp.com

🩺 COBRA – Continuing Healthcare Coverage
Eligible former Texas state employees may continue health insurance coverage for up to 18 months after leaving employment.
🔗 More Info: State of Texas COBRA Continuation Coverage

🧘 TMD State Employee Assistance Program (All One Health)
Free, confidential support for stress, mental health, and family services—available up to 6 months post-employment.
📞 Phone: 1-888-993-7650
🔗 Website: allonehealthdo.mylifeexpert.com

🧭 Transition Assistance Advisors (TAA)
Statewide representatives helping Service Members access VA benefits, healthcare, TRICARE, and more.
📄 Resource: TAA Brochure

🎖 VA Benefits
Explore and enroll in Department of Veterans Affairs benefit programs.
📞 Phone: 800-983-0937
🔗 Website: www.ebenefits.va.gov

🩹 VA Health Benefits
Access checkups, prescriptions, durable medical equipment, and other health services through VA.
📞 Phone: 877-327-0022
🔗 Website: www.va.gov/healthbenefits

🤝 Texas Veterans Commission – Health Care Advocacy
TVC advocates help veterans navigate VA healthcare and resolve service-related issues.
📞 Phone: 512-937-7274
🔗 Website: tvc.texas.gov/health-care-advocacy

 

🧠 Mental Health & Counseling Resources

🫱 TMD Crisis Support Now
Crisis Support Now page provides immediate access to mental health crisis resources, support hotlines, and counseling services for Texas Military personnel and their families. It connects users with critical help for issues like suicide prevention, domestic violence, and substance abuse.
📞 Phone: 512-782-5069
🔗 Website: https://tmd.texas.gov/crisis-support-now

⛪ TMD Chaplain Support Line
Speak confidentially with a Chaplain for pastoral guidance and support.
📞 Phone: 512-782-5522

📞 Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families.
📞 Call: 9-8-8, then Press 1
📱 Text: 838255
🔗 Website: www.veteranscrisisline.net

🚨 TXARNG Commander’s Urgent Behavioral Health Resources Line (CUBHRL)
24/7 behavioral health call-back line for command staff only.
📞 Phone: 512-782-5683

🚨 Operation Lone Star CUBHRL (OLS CUBHRL)
24/7 behavioral health support for OLS command staff only.
📞 Phone: 512-354-7051

⚠️ TXNG SHARP Program
24/7 Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention line.
📞 Phone: 512-565-4410

💼 TMD Employee Assistance Program (All One Health)
Free and confidential support for state employees—connects you to mental health, stress management, and work-life resources.
📞 Phone: 1-888-993-7650
📄 Website: https://allonehealthdo.mylifeexpert.com/ 

📚 Military OneSource Counseling
Up to 12 free sessions per issue—covers relationships, parenting, finances, mental health, and more.
📞 Phone: 800-342-9647
🔗 Website: www.militaryonesourceconnect.org

🧩 Texas Veterans Commission – Veterans Mental Health Department (VMHD)
Improves access to quality mental health care for veterans, service members, and their families.
📞 Phone: 512-463-6091
🔗 Website: tvc.texas.gov/mental-health

🏥 Texas Vet Centers
Confidential counseling for PTSD, military sexual trauma (MST), depression, and readjustment after service.
🔗 Website: VA Texas Vet Center Directory

 

🎖 After Deployment Resources

🧠 AfterDeployment


A resource website focused on mental health, wellness, and reintegration after deployment.
🔗 Website: https://planmydeployment.militaryonesource.mil/reunion-reintegration/

🔄 inTransition Program
Supports Service Members and Veterans transitioning between mental health care providers, relocating, separating, or returning from deployment.
🔗 Website: health.mil/inTransition

📦 Military OneSource – Deployment & Transition Support
Confidential assistance and free resources to help with deployment and reintegration challenges.
📞 Phone: 1-800-342-9647
🔗 Website: www.militaryonesource.mil/deployment-and-transition

🎖 Active Duty Temporary Tours (Tour of Duty / MOBCOP)
A portal for Soldiers to search and volunteer for active duty tours. Requires a Common Access Card (CAC) to access.
🔗 Website: mobcop.aoc.army.pentagon.mil

 

Support Resources for Military Members, Veterans, and Families

🇺🇸 American Red Cross – Military Services
Confidential support for all service members, veterans, and their families. Get connected to local, state, and national resources.
📞 Phone: 877-272-7337
🔗 Website: redcross.org/military-families

👶 Army Fee Assistance – Child Care Aware
Eligible Army families may receive help with community-based child care costs through this program.
🔗 Website: www.childcareaware.org

🪪 ID Cards / DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System)
Update USID cards or manage DEERS beneficiary information.
📞 Phone: 800-538-9552
🔗 Website: MilConnect | Find ID Card Location

📁 TXARNG Archived Records
Request official service records from the Texas Adjutant General’s Office. File contents vary by case.
📞 Phone: 512-782-5164
📄 Records Request Form: Download Form

🛡 Inspector General (IG)
All Soldiers and Airmen have the right to file complaints or request assistance through the IG.
📞 Phone: 512-782-5122

🚫 Substance Abuse Prevention Program
Promotes awareness and education to reduce substance misuse and encourage healthier choices.
📞 Phone: 512-782-6292

⚖️ Military OneSource – Legal Assistance
Legal help for issues like leases, estate planning, adoption, and more. Confidential and free.
📞 Phone: 800-342-9647
🔗 Website: www.militaryonesourceconnect.org

Know Your Legal Protections

📜 The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
The SCRA offers vital protections to active-duty military members in Texas, including:

  • Lease Termination: Cancel leases without penalty when entering active duty.

  • Financial Protections: Caps interest rates on loans and credit cards at 6% during active duty.

  • Eviction Protection: Prevents eviction from rental properties without a court order.

  • Judicial Relief: Allows delays in civil court proceedings and default judgments.
    🔗 Learn more: SCRA – Military OneSource

🧑‍💼 Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
USERRA protects your civilian job rights before, during, and after military service.
It ensures service members and veterans cannot be discriminated against based on military status.
🔗 Learn more: USERRA – U.S. Department of Labor