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TVENTexas Veteran Entrepreneur Network

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Choose the help you need, then check the reviewed source, eligibility, and relationship before relying on a resource.

How TVEN reviews and organizes resources

Texas veteran entrepreneurs can draw on three overlapping networks: ordinary small-business help available to everyone, Texas programs such as the Comptroller's VetHUB certification and the Texas Veterans Commission's Veteran Entrepreneur Program, and federal programs from SBA, VA, and contracting agencies. TVEN lists each resource with its source type, the organization responsible for it, the geography it serves, its cost, and the date TVEN last reviewed it.

An official-government label tells you where the information comes from; it does not mean the agency sponsors or endorses TVEN. Community and private resources are labeled as such. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines, and fees with the provider before relying on a listing.

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Our long-form guides explain how these resources fit together for a Texas veteran founder, step by step.

Funding and finance resources

Most small businesses are funded through savings, revenue, and loans, including SBA-guaranteed 7(a), 504, and microloans made by approved lenders. SBA states that the federal government does not provide grants to start a business.

Be cautious with any offer that promises a guaranteed veteran grant or asks for a fee to release funds. Verify every opportunity with its sponsor.

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Start with sources we can identify, label, and review.

TVEN separates official government resources from community and private resources, records review dates, and favors provenance over a giant unverified directory.

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TVEN RESOURCEReviewed 2026-09-26

ROBS and retirement-funded business: understand the risks

How retirement-funded business structures work, why TSP eligibility depends on your circumstances, and the compliance and retirement risks to review before committing funds.

Funding & financeTaxes & compliance

Educational guidance linked to IRS and TSP sources. No financing offer or individualized tax, legal, or investment advice.

Resource detailsVisit ROBS and retirement-funded business: understand the risks
PRIVATE RESOURCEReviewed 2026-09-26

Patrice Miles, Career Ownership Coach

Commercial coaching from The Entrepreneur’s Source for career transition, business ownership and franchise exploration. Listed resource provider; no TVEN credential or government endorsement.

Counseling & mentoringStartup & planningFunding & finance

Commercial disclosure: The provider says TES coaches earn referral fees from businesses and do not charge clients for coaching. Business, franchise, and financing costs are separate. No TVEN referral agreement is established by this listing. Ask how recommendations and compensation are determined.

Resource detailsVisit Patrice Miles, Career Ownership Coach
OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCEReviewed 2026-10-05

Texas Veterans Commission FVA FY2028 Grants, applications open

An estimated $31 million Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grant opportunity for eligible nonprofit organizations and local government agencies that provide direct services to Texas veterans and their families. The application portal opened October 2, 2026 and closes December 2, 2026 at 5 p.m. Central. The FY2028 grant term is 24 months, September 1, 2027 through August 31, 2029, with individual awards from $50,000 to $600,000.

Funding & financeVeteran resources

Current state grant opportunity, not a general grant for individual veterans or ordinary for-profit veteran-owned businesses. The state announcement identifies eligible nonprofit organizations and local government agencies providing direct veteran services. TVC lists five grant categories: General Assistance, Housing for Texas Heroes, Veterans Mental Health, Veterans Treatment Courts, and Veteran County Service Offices. An applicant may receive up to three grants; a county government may receive up to four, including a Veteran Treatment Court grant. Confirm the RFA, eligibility rules, webinars, FAQs, and deadline directly with TVC before applying.

Resource detailsVisit Texas Veterans Commission FVA FY2028 Grants, applications open

What do you need help with?

TVEN focuses on entrepreneurship. Broader veteran support stays with the appropriate independent service or official provider.

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Use reviewed government resources to find the responsible agency or service provider. Confirm eligibility and availability directly with that provider.

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What programs help veteran entrepreneurs in Texas?

Start with programs that match the problem you are solving. Texas and federal options can include business counseling, veteran entrepreneurship programs, procurement support, certifications, and ordinary small-business resources. Eligibility and availability vary, so TVEN keeps the source and review date visible rather than treating every program as universally available.

Open the Texas veteran startup guide
Are there grants for veteran-owned businesses?

Some public, nonprofit, university, corporate, or competition-based programs periodically offer grants, but there is no universal veteran-business grant entitlement. Verify the sponsor, eligibility, deadline, permitted use of funds, and whether an application fee or purchase is required before relying on any listing.

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What loans can veteran entrepreneurs consider?

Veteran status can help identify specialized counseling or lender programs, but most business financing still depends on the lender, business model, credit, collateral, cash flow, and use of funds. Compare SBA-backed lending, community lenders, banks, credit unions, and other legitimate sources instead of assuming a veteran-specific loan is automatically better.

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Where can veterans get free business counseling in Texas?

Free or no-cost counseling may be available through organizations such as SBA resource partners, Veterans Business Outreach Centers, Small Business Development Centers, SCORE, and Texas or local programs. Services, locations, and eligibility can change, so confirm the current offering with the provider.

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Are Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grants open?

Yes. TVC’s FY2028 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grant cycle is open for eligible nonprofit organizations and local government agencies that provide direct services to Texas veterans. The state announced an estimated $31 million in available funding. Applications close December 2, 2026 at 5 p.m. Central. This is not a general grant program for individual veterans or ordinary for-profit veteran-owned businesses.

Review the FY2028 FVA grant opportunity
Where can Texas veterans find help with rent, bills, legal services, counseling, transportation, or other urgent needs?

The Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance funds local organizations that provide direct services across Texas. Assistance can include emergency financial help, housing and homelessness support, home repairs, legal aid, transportation, counseling, food, family and elder services, trade-skills training, service dogs, treatment courts, and veterinary care. FVA grants go to participating organizations, not directly to veterans.

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