National & Dept Commander Awards 2026

We are pleased to announce the DAV National & Dept 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. 27, 2026: • Disabled American Veteran of the Year • Department of Veterans […]

Transportation Network Vehicle Grant Process 2026

Attn: Commanders and Adjutants 2026 Transportation Network Vehicle Grant Application Process Webinar on Tuesday October 7th at 2pm https://files.constantcontact.com/4d398a58801/0c1f5033-86d5-4a00-9596-920a1a96cd39.pdf?rdr=true

Dept Line Officer’s visit HQ Lufkin TX

Dept of Texas Line Officer’s attend training at Dept HQ Lufkin TX.  We proudly present our Leadership!! Commander Kayla Jones Sr Vice Commander Luis A Cortes 1st Jr Vice Commander Ramona Ross-Bacon 2nd Jr Vice Commander J.W. Jolly, III 3rd Jr Vice Commander Jesse Garcia 4th Jr Vice Commander Perry Collins Adjutant Teresa Johniken Judge […]

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, […]

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 

Department Directory

Updated December 22, 2025 This is updated with information we have received thus far. We update the directory weekly, sometimes daily. As on November 16th 2025, directory is complete with info that has been provided. If your Chapter information is not correct, please email Jen @ Dept. 

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 […]

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 […]

A&W® Restaurants Renews Support of DAV

DAV is excited for another great activation with our patriotic partners at A&W Restaurants. As in previous years, A&W is hosting a national campaign to raise funds for DAV. To celebrate National Root Beer Float Day, Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 2 – 8 p.m., participating A&W Restaurants will give a FREE small Root Beer Float […]

Chapter 4 VET-PFEST Claims Clinic

DAV Chapter 4, Pflugerville TX., host VET-PFEST Claims Clinic. August 10th 2024, 10am to 2pm at the Pflugerville Lions Club, 500 N. Railroad Ave, Pflugerville TX. Scan below or go to their website @ https://dav4.org/vet-pfest-info