Archive for July, 2023

Texas has largest veteran population in U.S., leads nation in PACT Act disability claims assistance

Texas has the largest veteran population of any state, at over 1,543,160. Additionally, Texas leads the nation in veterans filing disability claims associated with the PACT Act at over 82,720 filed as of July 21 since it was enacted in August 2022. In that time, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) has experienced a 25% increase in VA disability Claims assistance. The PACT Act greatly expanded Claims eligibility for toxic exposure, burn pits and more.

“More veterans choose to live in Texas; ...

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Former Commissioner Moran recognized for his service to the Texas Veterans Commission

Dan Moran is a decorated Marine Corps combat veteran and was a Commissioner of the Texas Veterans Commission from March 2011 through December 2019. He is founder and CEO of Moran Enterprises, Inc., a holding company with investments in the engineering, procurement, construction, and private security industries. The company also offers consulting services. Additionally, He spearheads Plaza Construction’s Texas Regional Office, based in Houston. Plaza Construction is one of the nation’s foremost construction management and general contracting firms.

Moran earned a ...

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Former Commissioner Cantu recognized for his service to the Texas Veterans Commission

Al “Eliseo” Cantu, an Army veteran, was first appointed as a Commissioner for the Texas Veterans Commission in April 2008 by then Governor Rick Perry and served as Chairman May 2012 through December 2019.

Cantu is a native of Corpus Christi, Texas. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1966 following graduation from Officers Candidate School, at Fort Gordon, GA. He is a graduate of the Signal Officers Advance Course and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of ...

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