Houston County Veterans Service Officer (Michael Maiden)

The office. Michael Maiden, Veterans Service Officer, Houston County Courthouse Annex, 401 East Goliad, Crockett, Texas 75835; 936-544-3255 extension 315. "Veteran Services is available M-F 9:00 am-12:00 noon OR Please call 936-222-6357 to make your appointment." The Veterans page gives Suite 203; the home page's building directory lists the Veterans Services Officer in Suite 103. TexVet's county list still names Fred Newtz, at the appointment number. What it does. The page: the officer "Assists Veterans of their eligibility; Assists with completion of forms for benefits; Obtains supporting document for claims by veterans, their spouses and dependents," and the VA "requires the following: *Original discharge or DD-214." It links Honor Veterans Now's meals for veterans and an article on assisted living benefits. The office files VA and State claims under Government Code chapter 434 (see the Texas entry). How the county funds it. General Fund department 0405, "Veterans Services Officer", is $36,225.07 in the FY2027 proposed budget (October 2026 to September 2027): a part-time salary of $25,804.82 with $420 of longevity and the payroll costs, $1,150 of supplies and uniform, $500 of dues, $2,000 of continuing education, $1,000 of internet and $1,000 for a "Veteran's Recognition Program". FY2026's original budget was $33,330.15; FY2025 spent $28,205.81. The Court adopted the FY2027 budget on September 22, 2026; the signed adopted budget's position listing carries the same part-time salary.