To: Chapter Commanders and Adjutants Re: District 20 Conference District 20 conference to be held January 9 & 10, 2026. The venue for the conference will be the Inn of the Hills Hotel & Conference Center – Kerrville TX., which is located at 1001 Junction Hwy. Kerrville TX 78028. The discounted room rate […]
IRS Announces Texas Tax Relief for February Storm’s
IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding in Texas; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 2, 2026 Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households residing or having a business in Burnet, Coke, Concho, Edwards, Hamilton, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Real, Reeves, San Saba, […]
Dept Constitution & ByLaws 2025
C&ByLaws 2025-2026 as Voted on at Dept Convention and approved by National.
DAV Dept of Texas & DAV Dept of Puerto Rico
Dept. Sr Vice Commander Luis Cortes & Dept. BPTL David Garcia at National Convention Las Vegas 2025
TAKE ACTION H.R. 4469
Dear Friend, H.R. 4469, the Providing Radiation Exposed Servicemembers Undisputed Medical Eligibility (PRESUME) Act would eliminate the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) current practice of requiring radiation dose estimates for veterans claiming diseases related to radiation exposure. Click link below to take action now! TAKE ACTION!
New Fundraiser Request Form
This is a New Fundraiser Request form, that goes into effect March 25, 2025. This form must be completed and signed by the Commander & Adjutant. Once form is completed and signed, submit to Dept. If you need assistance, please contact Dept. Thank you
Women Veteran’s Coalition
If you need more information please contact Kathaleena “Leena” Dees, Women Veterans Coordinator @ davtxwvc@gmail.com
Convention 2025 Kerrville Texas
Join us for the 86th Annual Convention June 6th & 7th 2025 in Kerrville Texas. Convention packets are in the mail as well as email. Please read below for information.
Department Directory
Updated June 20, 2025 This is updated with information we have received thus far. We update the directory weekly, sometimes daily. As on June 18th 2025, directory is complete with info that has been provided. If your Chapter information is not correct, please contact Dept.
NGP Corp Donation to DAV Big D 57
NGP Corporation of Dallas donated 7 walkers to DAV Big D 57, at the Ritz Carlton in Dallas. We Thank You!!! NGP Corporation with Tom Bouressa Chapter 57 Commander along with Chapter members.
Project Mend
Free Medical Equipment for Veterans, Surviving Spouses, and their Dependents. Please see flyer below for more information.
Health Fair VA Medical Center Houston
Michael E. DeBakey VA MEDICAL CENTER 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030 Thursday, November 21 9:00am-2:00pm (4th floor Auditorium via the Red Elevators) DAV participation during the event, to provide information and answer questions on the PACT ACT
Black Rifle Coffee Co.
Thank you for your generosity Black Rifle Coffee Co. Accepting the donation is DAV Dept of Texas VAVS Officer and Chapter 57 Commander Tom Bouressa along with Olga Wuerz, James Moriarty pictured below with Black Rifle Coffee Co.
National Commander’s Awards 2025
We are pleased to announce the DAV National Commander’s Awards! These awards honor those whose actions are exceptional examples of DAV’s core values of Service, Quality, Integrity and Leadership. Nominations for the following awards are now being accepted through Feb. 28, 2025. • Disabled American Veteran of the Year • Department of Veterans Affairs Employees […]
District 20 Conference 2025
Please Join us January 10-11, 2025 for DAV District 20 Conference in Kerrville Texas. The Chapter Letters have been sent and we are preparing for the Conference. Please pay close attention to the registration deadline and the Hotel Booking deadline. This is a Historical Hotel, 2 floors and NO ELEVATORS. Please keep this in mind […]
Golden Corral Appreciation Night 2024
November 11, 2024
Dept of Texas VAVS Tom Bouressa Received Award
Join us in Congratulating Tom Bouressa. DAV Dept of Texas VA Volunteer Service Officer, and DAV Big “D” Chapter 57 Commander was selected as the recipient of VA Dallas Volunteer of The Year Award!! We congratulate, and thank you for your continued support and service to Veterans! Tom, 3rd from left, is pictured above […]