Hiring Red, White & You! Houston Veterans Job Fair Nov. 3 at Reliant Center

HOUSTON, TX — Texas' statewide veterans hiring event returns to NRG Park on Tuesday, November 3, and it is not only for veterans. Hiring Red, White & You!, now in its 15th year, puts recruiters from more than 150 employers under one roof at the Reliant Center, with the first hour reserved for military job seekers and the doors open to everyone from 10:30 a.m.

Free, in person and built for hiring on the spot: some employers interview on the floor, and organizers say same-day offers are possible. Register ahead, bring a stack of resumes and plan your morning around Election Day.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	15th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Job Seeker Hiring Event
Date	Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time	9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (veteran priority hour 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.; public 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
Location	Reliant Center, 1 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77054
Cost	Free for job seekers
Format	In person
Registration	Free attendee registration
Eligibility	Open to the public; military, veterans and family members get the first hour

🔥 Who's Running It and Who's Recruiting

The event is a joint production of the Texas Workforce Commission, Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast, the Texas Medical Center and the Texas Veterans Commission. The Workforce Solutions event page promises recruiters from more than 150 employers, walk-in workshops on the floor, and on-the-spot interviews at some tables.

No 2026 employer roster has been published yet, so walk in expecting to find out who is hiring once you are in the room. For a sense of scale, last year's Houston edition, held November 10, 2025 at NRG Arena, listed UTMB, MD Anderson, Southwest Airlines, the Port of Houston, Burns & McDonnell and Fort Bend ISD among its exhibitors, according to the Texas Workforce Commission's event listing. That is a prior-year lineup, not this year's, but it shows the range.

⚠️ Read This Before You Go

The first hour is not for civilians. The 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Veteran Priority Service Hour is for military members, veterans and their family members. Transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members and military spouses are specifically encouraged to come. Everyone else should plan on 10:30.
It is Election Day. November 3 is the general election in Texas. If you plan to vote in person that day, map out your polling place and the fair before you leave the house, or vote early.
Watch the date. An earlier Workforce Solutions announcement listed November 18. The official event page, the exhibitor page and the registration page all now say Tuesday, November 3. If in doubt, call 1-888-469-5627.
Parking details are still to come. Organizers say they will post them closer to the day.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Organizers are specific about this, and it is worth taking literally. Bring at least ten printed resumes, a valid photo ID, a folder to carry everything, and a 30-second pitch you have said out loud at least once. Dress business professional or interview-ready: no jeans, shorts, athletic wear or casual sneakers. Wear shoes you can stand in for hours.

🔎 Start Searching Before November 3

Apply to a few Houston openings now and use the fair to put a face to the application. These searches track last year's sectors and the roles Houston fills year-round.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a veteran to attend Hiring Red, White & You! in Houston?

No. The event is open to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The 9:30 a.m. priority hour is reserved for military members, veterans and their families.

Is the Houston veterans job fair free?

Yes. Organizers state there is no cost to job seekers. Registration is free through the official Eventbrite page.

Where exactly is it?

Organizers list the Reliant Center, 1 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77054, inside NRG Park off the South Loop. Parking information has not been posted yet.

Which employers will be there?

The 2026 roster has not been published. Some employers interview at their tables, and organizers say same-day offers are possible, so treat every conversation like a first interview.

Turn One Morning Into a Job Search

A fair gets you face time; it does not replace applying. Create your free LocalJobPage account to save searches and get new Houston postings as they land, then explore the Houston Career Center for role-by-role guides on pay and requirements.

Employers: want to reach Houston veterans and military spouses year-round, not just one Tuesday in November? Post your openings on LocalJobPage.