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Your Next Mission

Transitioning from military to civilian life can be a major shift, but you are not alone. Resources are available to support your next steps—whether you are exploring a new career, returning to school, or focusing on your personal well-being.

Career counseling, résumé assistance, job-placement services, education benefits, and mental wellness programs can help you prepare for what comes next. Connect with your local Transition Assistance Office to get started.

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You may be eligible for unemployment benefits through the Texas Workforce Commission (opens in a new window) .

Find Support in Your Local Area

TMD Soldier and Family Readiness Specialists can help you locate resources and support services. Call the Soldier and Airman Family Support Service hotline at 800-252-8032.

Visit Soldier and Airman Family Support Services for additional information.

Helpful Resources

  • Employment Information

    Find employment events and services for Texas veterans.

    Texas Workforce Commission Events (opens in a new window)

    Veterans Leadership Program (opens in a new window)

  • Financial Support

    Access financial assistance resources for members of the Texas National Guard community.

    Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation (opens in a new window)

  • Health Care

    Access TRICARE beneficiary services through TriWest.

    TRICARE Beneficiary Sign-In (opens in a new window)

  • Counseling Services

    Learn about confidential counseling and behavioral health support available through TMD.

    TMD Counseling Services

  • Family Support Services

    Connect with programs supporting service members, Airmen, and their families.

    Soldier and Airman Family Support Services

Eligibility notice: Some resources are available to all Texas Military Department members, including TXARNG, TXANG, and TXSG. Other resources may require qualifying active-duty service or an overseas deployment. Review each resource's eligibility requirements before applying for benefits.

  • Career Assistance
  • Housing
  • Financial Support
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Behavioral Health Counseling
  • Deployment
  • General Support

Job Fairs and Job Search Resources

  • Texas Military Department Jobs

    Find Active Guard Reserve, Tour of Duty, State, and Technician positions for the Army and Air National Guard.

    View TMD job opportunities

  • WorkInTexas.com

    Use the statewide job-matching system to search thousands of employment opportunities.

    Search WorkInTexas.com (opens in a new window)

  • Texas Workforce Commission Job Fair Locator

    Browse upcoming job fairs, recruiting events, and hiring opportunities across Texas.

    View TWC employment events (opens in a new window)

  • Texas Veterans Commission Job Fair Calendar

    View employment events hosted or supported by the Texas Veterans Commission.

    View TVC employment events (opens in a new window)

  • RecruitMilitary Veteran Job Fairs

    Search job listings and career fairs for transitioning service members and veterans.

    Search RecruitMilitary jobs in Texas (opens in a new window)

  • Hire A Hero

    Use an online job board that connects veterans with military-friendly employers.

    Visit Hire A Hero (opens in a new window)

  • Active-Duty Temporary Tours

    Search and volunteer for Tour of Duty or MOBCOP active-duty opportunities. A Common Access Card login is required.

    Access MOBCOP (opens in a new window)

Job Readiness and Employment Support

  • Work for Warriors – Texas

    Receive employment support and career guidance for transitioning service members and their families.

    Visit Work for Warriors – Texas (opens in a new window)

  • Army Partnership for Your Success

    Army PaYS provides Soldiers with opportunities to interview for potential employment after military service.

    Visit Army PaYS (opens in a new window)

  • Texas Veterans Leadership Program

    Veteran resource and referral specialists provide assistance with employment, education, and training transitions.

    Learn about the Veterans Leadership Program (opens in a new window)

  • Military OneSource Career Counseling

    Access support with résumés, job searches, career planning, and employment transitions.

    Phone: 800-342-9647

    Visit Military OneSource Connect (opens in a new window)

  • Texas Veterans Commission Employment Services

    Get help with résumés, job searches, career preparation, and entrepreneurship.

    Phone: 800-252-8387

    View TVC employment services (opens in a new window)

  • U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment Services

    Find job training, placement assistance, and career-preparation resources for veterans.

    Visit Department of Labor VETS (opens in a new window)

Unemployment and Employment Protections

  • Texas Workforce Commission Unemployment Benefits

    Apply online for unemployment insurance benefits when eligible.

    Access TWC unemployment services (opens in a new window)

  • Texas Military Employment Protection

    Texas law provides employment protections for service members performing authorized military duties.

    Reference: Texas Government Code, Section 437.204

  • Judge Advocate General Legal Assistance

    Legal assistance may be available for military members with employment-related or other qualifying legal matters.

    Email: ng.tx.txarng.list.general-counsel-office@army.mil

Job Skills and Credentialing

  • Work for Warriors – Texas

    Receive job coaching, interview preparation, and connections to participating employers.

    Visit Work for Warriors – Texas (opens in a new window)

  • National Guard Employment Network

    Access nationwide job-readiness, credentialing, and employer connection resources.

    Visit the National Guard Employment Network (opens in a new window)

  • Texas Veterans Commission Career Services

    Access résumé assistance, career coaching, and job-skill development.

    Phone: 800-252-8387

    View TVC career services (opens in a new window)

  • Transition Assistance Advisors

    Receive guidance on credentialing, professional licensure, and access to military and veteran benefits.

    View the Transition Assistance Advisor brochure (PDF opens in a new window)

Federal Legal Protections

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act provides certain legal and financial protections to qualifying active-duty service members.

  • Lease termination: Qualifying service members may be able to terminate certain residential leases after entering active duty or receiving qualifying military orders.
  • Financial protections: Interest on certain qualifying pre-service debts may be limited to 6 percent during military service.
  • Eviction protection: Certain residential eviction protections may apply to qualifying service members and their dependents.
  • Judicial relief: Courts may delay certain civil proceedings or provide protections involving default judgments when military duties affect a service member’s ability to participate.

Learn more about the SCRA through Military OneSource (opens in a new window)

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

USERRA protects qualifying service members’ civilian employment and reemployment rights and prohibits certain forms of discrimination based on military service or obligations.

These protections may include reemployment rights, continuation of certain benefits, and protection from discrimination or retaliation. Eligibility and requirements depend on the circumstances of the military service and employment.

Learn more about USERRA through the U.S. Department of Labor (opens in a new window)

Important: Legal protections and benefit eligibility depend on individual circumstances, duty status, orders, dates of service, and other requirements. The information above is a general resource and is not legal advice. Contact an authorized legal assistance office or the responsible agency for guidance about a specific situation.

 

Housing and Home Financing Resources

Find housing assistance, homelessness prevention services, financial counseling, and home-loan resources for service members, veterans, and their families.

Homelessness and Housing Assistance

  • Texas Veterans Commission Homeless Veterans Program

    Works to reduce and prevent veteran homelessness by connecting individuals with essential services and local support.

    Phone: 512-962-4681

    View the Homeless Veterans Program (opens in a new window)

  • VA Homeless Programs

    Supports veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans connects callers with trained VA staff who can provide assistance and referrals.

    Phone: 877-424-3838

    Contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (opens in a new window)

  • Homes for Our Troops

    Builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for qualifying severely injured post-9/11 veterans.

    Visit Homes for Our Troops (opens in a new window)

  • 2-1-1 Texas

    Provides statewide information and referrals for affordable housing, emergency shelters, accessibility modifications, and subsidized housing programs.

    Phone: Dial 2-1-1

    Search 2-1-1 Texas resources (opens in a new window)

Home Financing Resources

  • Personal Financial Counselors

    Receive free, one-on-one support to help manage your finances and create a personalized home-buying or budgeting plan.

    View the Personal Financial Counselor brochure (PDF opens in a new window)

  • Military OneSource Home Financing Assistance

    Offers guidance on saving, budgeting, purchasing a home, refinancing, and understanding VA home-loan benefits.

    Phone: 800-342-9647

    Visit Military OneSource Connect (opens in a new window)

  • VA Home Loans

    Provides eligible service members, veterans, and surviving spouses with home-loan benefits that may include competitive interest rates, limited closing costs, and no private mortgage insurance requirement.

    Learn about VA home-loan benefits (opens in a new window)

  • Texas Veterans Land Board

    Provides qualifying Texas veterans with home, land, and home-improvement loan programs.

    Phone: 800-252-8387

    View Texas Veterans Land Board programs (opens in a new window)

Eligibility notice: Program requirements vary by service status, veteran status, income, disability rating, residency, and other eligibility factors. Review each program’s requirements or contact the responsible organization before applying.

Financial Assistance and Counseling Resources

Find emergency financial assistance, budgeting support, financial counseling, and education resources for service members, veterans, and their families.

Financial Assistance Resources

  • Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation

    Offers emergency financial assistance through grants and interest-free loans for short-term needs such as rent, food, utilities, and vehicle repairs.

    Visit the TXNG Family Support Foundation (opens in a new window)

  • VFW Unmet Needs

    Provides qualifying service members and military families with grants of up to $2,500 for essential expenses. Approved payments are made directly to creditors and do not require repayment.

    Learn about VFW Unmet Needs grants (opens in a new window)

  • Army Emergency Relief

    Supports eligible Soldiers and their families through grants, interest-free loans, and scholarships designed to promote financial stability.

    Visit Army Emergency Relief (opens in a new window)

  • EANGUS National Guard Relief Foundation

    Provides qualifying National Guard members with short-term financial grants for housing, utilities, vehicle repairs, and other urgent needs.

    Phone: 800-234-3264

    Visit the EANGUS Relief Foundation (opens in a new window)

  • USA Cares

    Provides emergency financial assistance and career-transition support to qualifying military members, veterans, and their families.

    Visit USA Cares (opens in a new window)

  • Our Military Kids

    Provides grants that help children of deployed or recovering service members participate in sports, fine arts, tutoring, and other enrichment activities.

    Visit Our Military Kids (opens in a new window)

Financial Planning and Counseling

  • Personal Financial Counselors

    Receive free, one-on-one financial counseling for budgeting, saving, debt management, retirement planning, and other financial goals.

    View the Personal Financial Counselor brochure (PDF opens in a new window)

  • TMD State Employee Assistance Program — AllOne Health

    Provides confidential support to help eligible employees reduce stress, improve financial and mental well-being, and connect with additional resources.

    Phone: 888-993-7650

    Access AllOne Health resources (opens in a new window)

  • Office of Financial Readiness

    FINRED is the Department of Defense resource for financial education covering budgeting, saving, investing, military benefits, and entitlements.

    Visit the Office of Financial Readiness (opens in a new window)

  • Military OneSource Financial Counseling

    Offers financial counseling and guidance related to credit, debt, saving, investing, budgeting, and tax-filing assistance.

    Phone: 800-342-9647

    Visit Military OneSource Connect (opens in a new window)

  • The Military Wallet

    Provides articles and planning tools related to military and veteran benefits, discounts, financial products, taxes, and personal finance.

    Visit The Military Wallet (opens in a new window)

Eligibility notice: Financial assistance and counseling eligibility varies by military status, service component, income, family circumstances, and the type of financial need. Review each organization’s requirements before applying. Grants and assistance may also be subject to available funding.

Education Resources for Service Members and Families

Explore tuition assistance, education benefits, credentialing, academic planning, testing, tutoring, and college-readiness resources available to service members, veterans, and eligible family members.

  • Texas Guard Education Services

    Provides assistance with education benefits, tuition programs, academic planning, and career development for Texas Military Department members.

    Phone: 512-782-5515

    View Texas Guard education services

  • State Tuition Assistance

    Provides financial assistance to eligible, currently serving TXARNG, TXANG, and TXSG members attending approved Texas colleges or universities.

    Learn about State Tuition Assistance

  • Federal Tuition Assistance and Credentialing Assistance

    Supports education, training, certification, and professional development for eligible, actively serving Army Soldiers.

    Access ArmyIgnitED (opens in a new window)

  • Credentialing Opportunities On-Line

    Army COOL helps Soldiers identify civilian credentials related to their military occupational specialty, training, and professional experience.

    Explore Army COOL (opens in a new window)

  • GI Bill Benefits

    VA education programs may provide tuition, housing, books, training, and other education benefits to eligible veterans, service members, and family members.

    Learn about GI Bill benefits (opens in a new window)

  • Hazlewood Act

    Provides up to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption at eligible Texas public institutions for qualifying veterans, spouses, and dependent children.

    Review Hazlewood Act information (opens in a new window)

  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid

    Complete the FAFSA each academic year to apply for federal grants, loans, work-study opportunities, and certain state or school-based financial aid.

    Complete the FAFSA (opens in a new window)

  • Kuder Journey

    Provides career assessments and planning tools to help students and adults explore education, occupations, and career pathways.

    Visit Kuder (opens in a new window)

  • Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support

    DANTES offers education counseling resources, college and career planning tools, and programs such as CLEP and DSST examinations for eligible service members.

    Explore DANTES programs (opens in a new window)

  • Joint Services Transcript

    Access an official military transcript documenting training, occupations, and experience that colleges may evaluate for academic credit.

    Access the Joint Services Transcript (opens in a new window)

  • Tutor.com for Military Families

    Provides eligible military-connected students with online access to live tutoring and academic support for subjects from kindergarten through college.

    Access military tutoring services (opens in a new window)

  • SAT and ACT Test Preparation

    Provides complimentary SAT and ACT preparation resources to eligible service members, veterans, and military family members.

    Access military test-preparation resources (opens in a new window)

Eligibility notice: Education benefits and services vary by military component, duty status, length and character of service, residency, institution, academic program, and other requirements. Review each program’s current eligibility rules and application deadlines before applying.

 

Healthcare Resources for Military Members and Veterans

Find medical, dental, behavioral health, transition, and veterans healthcare resources for service members, veterans, eligible employees, and their families.

  • TRICARE Medical and Health Insurance

    Find information about TRICARE plans, enrollment, eligibility, claims, and participating healthcare providers.

    TRICARE phone: 888-847-9378

    TMD TRICARE liaison: 512-782-1985

    Access TRICARE beneficiary services (opens in a new window)

  • United Concordia Dental Insurance

    Provides dental coverage and plan information for eligible service members and their dependents.

    Phone: 844-653-4061

    Visit United Concordia TRICARE Dental Program (opens in a new window)

  • COBRA Continuation Coverage

    Eligible former Texas state employees and dependents may be able to continue certain health coverage after employment ends, subject to program requirements and election deadlines.

    Review State of Texas COBRA continuation coverage (opens in a new window)

  • TMD State Employee Assistance Program

    AllOne Health provides confidential support for stress, emotional well-being, family concerns, and other personal needs. Availability after employment may depend on plan and eligibility requirements.

    Phone: 888-993-7650

    Access AllOne Health resources (opens in a new window)

  • Transition Assistance Advisors

    Statewide advisors help service members and families understand and access VA benefits, healthcare, TRICARE, and other transition resources.

    View the Transition Assistance Advisor brochure (PDF opens in a new window)

  • VA Benefits

    Explore Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and services, including disability compensation, education, healthcare, housing, and other programs.

    Phone: 800-983-0937

    Access VA eBenefits (opens in a new window)

  • VA Health Benefits

    Learn about VA healthcare services, including preventive care, prescriptions, medical equipment, specialty care, and other qualifying health benefits.

    Phone: 877-327-0022

    Explore VA health benefits (opens in a new window)

  • Texas Veterans Commission Health Care Advocacy

    Health care advocates assist veterans with navigating VA healthcare, communicating concerns, and addressing qualifying service-related healthcare issues.

    Phone: 512-937-7274

    View TVC Health Care Advocacy services (opens in a new window)

Eligibility notice: Healthcare coverage and services vary by duty status, military component, veteran status, employment status, enrollment period, and other program requirements. Contact the responsible organization to confirm eligibility, coverage, costs, and enrollment deadlines.

Mental Health and Crisis Resources

Find immediate crisis assistance, confidential counseling, behavioral health support, command resources, and specialized services for service members, veterans, employees, and families.

Immediate Crisis Support

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For confidential crisis support, call 988 and press 1.

  • TMD Crisis Support Now

    Connects users with suicide prevention, domestic violence, substance-use, and other crisis-support resources.

    • Call: 988, then press 1
    • Visit TMD Crisis Support Now

  • Veterans Crisis Line

    Provides confidential crisis support 24 hours a day, seven days a week for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their families.

    • Call: 988, then press 1
    • Text: 838255
    • Visit the Veterans Crisis Line (opens in a new window)

Counseling and Emotional Support

  • TMD Counselor

    Provides free, confidential, non-crisis counseling for Texas Military Department service members.

    Phone: 512-782-5069

    View TMD counseling services

  • TMD Chaplain Support Line

    Provides confidential pastoral guidance, spiritual care, and support for service members and families.

    Phone: 512-782-5522

  • Military OneSource Counseling

    Offers confidential, non-medical counseling for eligible service members and families regarding relationships, parenting, financial concerns, stress, and other personal challenges.

    Phone: 800-342-9647

    Visit Military OneSource Connect (opens in a new window)

  • VA Vet Centers

    Provide confidential counseling and support for qualifying veterans, service members, and families, including support related to post-traumatic stress, military sexual trauma, depression, and readjustment.

    Find a VA Vet Center (opens in a new window)

  • Texas Veterans Commission Veterans Mental Health Department

    Supports improved access to mental-health services and peer-based resources for Texas veterans and their families.

    Phone: 512-463-6091

    View Texas veterans mental-health resources (opens in a new window)

Behavioral Health and Command Resources

  • TXARNG Commander’s Urgent Behavioral Health Resources Line

    Provides a 24-hour callback resource for Texas Army National Guard command staff seeking urgent behavioral-health guidance.

    Phone: 512-782-5683

  • Operation Lone Star Behavioral Health Support

    Provides 24-hour behavioral-health support for Operation Lone Star command staff.

    Phone: 512-354-7051

Specialized Support Lines

  • Texas National Guard SHARP Program

    Provides 24-hour Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention support and access to trained response personnel.

    Phone: 512-565-4410

  • TMD Employee Assistance Program

    AllOne Health provides confidential assistance for eligible state employees, including stress management, work-life concerns, emotional well-being, and other support resources.

    Phone: 888-993-7650

    Access AllOne Health resources (opens in a new window)

Important: Program availability and eligibility may vary by military component, employment status, duty status, location, and individual circumstances. Crisis resources are not a substitute for emergency medical care. Call 911 when there is an immediate threat to life or safety.

After Deployment Resources

Find reintegration, behavioral health, transition, and career resources to support service members, veterans, and families after deployment.

  • Reunion and Reintegration Support

    Access information and planning tools focused on mental health, family relationships, wellness, and reintegration after deployment.

    View reunion and reintegration resources (opens in a new window)

  • inTransition Program

    Supports service members and veterans who are moving between behavioral health providers, relocating, separating from service, or returning from deployment.

    Learn about the inTransition Program (opens in a new window)

  • Military OneSource Deployment and Transition Support

    Provides confidential assistance and free resources to help service members and families address deployment, reunion, reintegration, and transition challenges.

    Phone: 800-342-9647

    View Military OneSource deployment resources (opens in a new window)

  • Active-Duty Temporary Tours

    Use Tour of Duty or MOBCOP to search and volunteer for qualifying active-duty opportunities.

    Access requirement: A Common Access Card is required to access the MOBCOP portal.

    Access MOBCOP (opens in a new window)

Availability notice: Program access and eligibility may vary by military component, duty status, location, discharge status, and individual circumstances. Contact the responsible organization to confirm current services and requirements.

Support Resources for Military Members, Veterans, and Families

Find family assistance, child care, records, identification, legal, inspector general, and prevention resources for service members, veterans, employees, and eligible family members.

General Support Resources

  • American Red Cross Military Services

    Provides confidential support to service members, veterans, and families and helps connect them with local, state, and national resources.

    Phone: 877-272-7337

    View Red Cross military family services (opens in a new window)

  • Army Fee Assistance through Child Care Aware

    Eligible Army families may receive assistance with the cost of approved community-based child care.

    Visit Child Care Aware of America (opens in a new window)

  • ID Cards and DEERS

    Update Uniformed Services identification cards, manage DEERS beneficiary information, or locate an identification-card office.

    Phone: 800-538-9552

    • Access milConnect (opens in a new window)
    • Find an ID card location (opens in a new window)

  • Texas Army National Guard Archived Records

    Request available official service records from the Texas Adjutant General’s Office. The documents available may vary by individual record.

    Phone: 512-782-5164

    View archived-records request instructions (PDF opens in a new window)

  • Inspector General

    Soldiers and Airmen may request assistance or submit complaints through the appropriate Inspector General office.

    Phone: 512-782-5122

  • Substance Abuse Prevention Program

    Promotes awareness, education, prevention, and healthier choices related to alcohol and substance misuse.

    Phone: 512-782-6292

  • Military OneSource Legal Assistance

    Provides confidential legal resources and assistance for eligible service members and families on matters such as leases, estate planning, adoption, and other civil legal concerns.

    Phone: 800-342-9647

    Access Military OneSource legal support (opens in a new window)

Know Your Legal Protections

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act provides certain legal and financial protections to qualifying service members during periods of military service.

  • Lease termination: Qualifying service members may be able to terminate certain residential or vehicle leases after entering active duty or receiving qualifying orders.
  • Financial protections: Interest on certain qualifying pre-service debts may be limited to 6 percent during military service.
  • Eviction protection: Certain eviction protections may apply to qualifying service members and their dependents.
  • Judicial relief: Courts may delay certain civil proceedings or provide protections involving default judgments when military service affects a service member’s ability to participate.

Learn more about the SCRA (opens in a new window)

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

USERRA protects qualifying civilian employment and reemployment rights before, during, and after military service.

The law prohibits certain forms of discrimination and retaliation based on military service, membership, obligations, or intent to serve.

Reemployment rights and employer obligations depend on factors such as advance notice, length of service, timely return to work, and character of service.

Learn more about USERRA (opens in a new window)

Important: Program eligibility, legal protections, and available services depend on duty status, military component, employment status, service dates, orders, and individual circumstances. This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Contact the responsible agency or an authorized legal assistance office for guidance about a specific situation.

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