LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - More than $3. 3 million is heading to 13 veteran organizations across East Texas, funded through the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) and proceeds from Texas Lottery tickets.

The grants are part of a statewide effort.

This year, the TVC is distributing $40. 8 million among 160 organizations across Texas - part of more than $400 million awarded to veterans since the program launched in 2009.