Veterans represent a special type of American, people willing to step up in times of peace and war to fight back against those who would do us harm.

The son of a World War II tailgunner, and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Governor Perry has been a first-hand witness to the dedication and spirit of our military men and women.

As home to the second most active duty military families in the nation, Texas has a responsibility to support military families, welcome military members home when they return and ease their transition back to stateside service.

From property tax exemptions for fully disabled veterans, to making college more affordable for military members and their families, and improving access to health care, Governor Perry has supported and signed many measures meant to improve the lives of Texas veterans and their families.

Governor Perry will continue to ensure America's fighting men and women are receiving the opportunities and benefits they deserve for serving our country.

Action Items

»  The governor announced the College Credit for Heroes program, which expedites the entry of veterans and military service members into the workforce by allowing colleges and universities to develop programs that give them credit for experience, education and training obtained during their military service.
»  The governor announced a $3 million workforce development initiative, which seeks to maximize a returning veteran’s knowledge, skills and abilities for college credit and employment.
»  The governor worked with the Legislature and the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to secure an additional $5 million to supplement the $1.2 million from the state budget to expand mental health treatment and support programs for veterans and their families.
»  The governor has directed TVC to create a new Claims Processing Assistance Team (CPAT) to help address the backlog of more than 39,000 pending disability and health benefit claims in Texas.
»  The governor announced bill signing that provides in-state tuition for veterans who are eligible for federal education benefits, and to their spouses and children.
»  Gov. Perry signed House bills (HB) 8 and 3613, which helps slow the pace of increasing property appraisals, provide additional oversight for the appraisal process, and grant a total exemption for the homes of veterans who are disabled due to their service for our country.

News & Announcements

• Wednesday, April 11, 2012 • Belton, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry: Veterans are a Valuable Resource for our Communities and Labor Force
  
  
  Gov. Rick Perry highlighted the important role veterans play in Texas’ economy and expanding high-tech community. The governor spoke at the groundbreaking for CGI Group Inc.’s U.S. onshore delivery center in Belton, which received a $1.8 million Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) investment in November 2011 to create 350 new jobs and $7 million in capital investment, and emphasized a focus on recruiting veterans and military family members.
• Wednesday, December 07, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Proclamation
  National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in Texas
  The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor killed more than 2,400 Americans. It left more than 1,000 wounded and nearly wiped out an entire fleet. It was designed to cripple the U.S. Navy before war had even started. Instead, it galvanized the fighting spirit of the American public, creating a foe more formidable than Japanese leadership ever anticipated.
• Thursday, November 10, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Noteworthy
  Honoring Our Veterans
  It has been said many times before, but is as true today as ever: Freedom is not free. In times of war and times of peace, the men and women of the U.S. armed forces have courageously faced great dangers and made tremendous sacrifices.
• Saturday, September 17, 2011 • Houston, Texas • Speech
  Gov. Perry Remarks at the Lone Survivor Dinner
  Gov. Perry commended the dedication and courage of Texan and Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, who’s turning his inspiring story of survival into an effort to improve the lives of veterans returning from war.
• Sunday, September 11, 2011 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
  Gov. Perry: Images of September 11th are Forever in Our Minds
  
  Gov. Rick Perry commemorated the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks at a memorial ceremony at the Texas State Cemetery Twin Towers Monument. The governor has also issued a proclamation recognizing September 11th as Texas First Responders Day.
  » Read the Speech: Gov. Perry: Images of September 11th are Forever in Our Minds
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