Texas is calling on its citizens to show some heart for those who’ve served. Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has announced the 2026 Valentines for Vets campaign, inviting Texans to send Valentine’s Day cards to veterans residing in the state’s ten veterans homes.
“We are the land of the free because of the brave. This Valentine’s Day, I encourage Texans to show appreciation for our Veterans by sending cards to our 10 Texas State Veterans Homes,” Buckingham stated in her announcement as Veterans Land Board Chairwoman.
A Simple Gesture with Profound Impact
The initiative welcomes participation from all corners of society — schoolchildren crafting handmade cards, office colleagues signing a group message, or families sending heartfelt notes. “Anyone can send a card through the VLB’s Valentines for Vets campaign,” Buckingham emphasized. “Each Valentine sent will remind our heroes that their courageous sacrifices will never be forgotten.”
Want to participate? The process is straightforward. Valentine cards should be mailed to any of the ten Texas State Veterans Homes, with “Valentines for Vets” included in the address line. To ensure timely delivery, cards should be postmarked by Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The program has grown substantially over the years. A previous campaign saw a record-breaking 37,997 Valentine’s cards delivered to veterans across the state — a testament to Texans’ appreciation for those who’ve served our country.
Veterans Homes Ready to Receive Valentine Greetings
All ten Texas State Veterans Homes will participate in receiving these tokens of appreciation. The facilities span the state’s vast geography, from the Ussery-Roan Veterans Home in Amarillo to the Alfredo Gonzalez Veterans Home in McAllen, and from the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Veterans Home in Big Spring to the Richard A. Anderson Veterans Home in Houston.
Among these facilities is the Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth, named after the famed African American military pilots of World War II. This home, like others in the network, is currently accepting applications for new residents, as reported in related notices.
The complete list of participating homes includes facilities in Bonham, Floresville, Tyler, El Paso, and Temple, ensuring veterans across the state’s diverse regions receive these expressions of gratitude.
For many veterans, especially those without close family, these Valentine’s cards represent more than just paper and ink — they’re tangible reminders that their service continues to be honored and remembered by their fellow Texans.
As Commissioner Buckingham puts it, the campaign offers a simple yet meaningful way for citizens to connect with those who’ve sacrificed for their country. In a world of digital communication, sometimes it’s the handwritten note that speaks volumes.
