Latest News from the Department of Texas

NATIONAL DUES INCREASE FOR THE 2025 MEMBERSHIP YEAR

AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION HELD ON AUGUST 29 – 31 IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, IT WAS VOTED TO INCREASE THE NATIONAL PER CAPITA BY $5.00 ($23.50) THE DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS PER CAPITA WILL REMAIN AT $16.50 FOR THE 2025 MEMBERSHIP YEAR. THIS INCREASE WILL TAKE EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2024; ALL DUES TRANSMITTED BY THE POST THROUGH MYLEGION OR MAILED TO THE DEPARTMENT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH $40.00 PER MEMBER.

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Email Scam Alert!

Email Scam Alert – someone posing as Department Commander Gene Toohey is requesting gift cards, where you scratch off the back, take a picture of it, and send it to them. This is a scam! Do not reply to them. – Bill West State Adjutant The American Legion, Dept of Texas

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Post Everlasting: Julie Rhoden

We were notified today that Past 6th District Commander Julie Rhoden was called to the Post Everlasting. When funeral arrangements are available we will provide. Bill West State Adjutant The American Legion, Dept of Texas

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Legion’s “Be The One” Race Car Wins Pole for the Indianapolis 500

To: All Legion Leadership From: Daniel S. Wheeler, National Adjutant You may recall part of our decision to invest in INDYCAR marketing was to amplify our message on one of the biggest stages in sports. The Indy 500 is one of the largest sporting events in the world with hundreds of thousands in attendance and approximately 4 million watching on national television. I’m proud to share that The American Legion

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Virtual Career Fair: July 12, 2023

VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR will be held July 12, 2023 from 10am – 3pm (Central Time). See the flyer below for more details. To register for the event, use your smart phone to scan the QR code on the flyer, or click here: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/djBNLd Employment opportunities are waiting for you. Register now and connect with nationwide and international employers looking to hire worldwide. Registration is free to all veterans, military spouses,

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JUNE 12-13: Ft. Cavazos Mega Job Fair & American Legion Workshops

Register now for The American Legion Transition & Employment Workshop, to be held MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm, at the Army Community Service Soldier & Family Assistance Center 36051 S 62nd Street, Fort Cavazos, TX 76544. See flyer below for details and registration link, or register at https://bit.ly/41fDt4N This event will be followed by the Transition Assistance Program’s MEGA CAREER FAIR – SUMMER 2023 on Tuesday June

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What's that I hear?...

"PLAY BALL!"

Visit our American Legion Baseball page for all the latest information and updates from the Department of Texas!

American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program where each student becomes a part of the operation of his local, county, and state government.

At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities, of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical, with city, county, and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices.

Visit the Texas Boys State website to
learn more about the program.

Applications now open!

American Legion Indycar
2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion – Alex Palou

Come cheer on the #10 American Legion | Be The One car driven by the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion – Alex Palou!

Experience high-speed, side by side racing action for only $12 a ticket on Sunday, April 2 at Texas Motor Speedway