Eric Holen

Retired, Relaxing, and Volunteering. Commissioner for Hays County ESD #5 (@KyleFD). Always trying to be a better person and husband to @YvetteHolen.

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

I am honored to be in the 2026 group of Certified Emergency Services Commissioners (CESC) through @TexasSAFED. Obtaining a CESC reflects an Emergency Services District (ESD) commissioner’s commitment to their community. Congratulations to all of the 2026 CESC ESD commissioners!

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

In Bryan/College Station (Texas) today meeting with other Emergency Services District (ESD) commissioners and fire chiefs at @TexasSAFED's Third Tuesday to discuss legislative issues at the state, regional, and local levels and prepare for the 2027 Texas Legislative session.

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

Last night, I had the opportunity to participate in the @KylePolice Citizens Police Academy. Over the next 10 weeks, our class will learn about the operations of the Kyle Police Department, how we can foster a working relationship with them, and better support our community.

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

Christmas came early this year with @TexasSoftball announcing the fall and spring schedules for our #WCWS returning champions. @YvetteHolen are looking forward to some exciting @SEC softball games.
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[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

The @TXWorkforce is seeking a Director I to oversee our West Texas (El Paso) Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tele-Center, manage a $9 million budget, and lead 160 team members who handle millions of calls, claims, and cases annually. Interested? #hiring https://t.co/AfaZDOuai1

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

Catching our first @theAUSLofficial game at Dell Diamond and cheering on three of our former @TexasSoftball players.

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

With @TexasSoftball winning the National Championship, thinking about Elisa, my mother-in-law, who lived with @YvetteHolen and I for 14 years and cheered on the team with us. While Elisa passed in December before the start of the season, I am sure she was watching from above.

[Erin Zwiener @ErinForYall]

I recognized Chief Kyle Taylor of the Kyle Fire Department as the 2024 Fire Chief of the Year! With over 20 years of service, Chief Taylor has led w/ integrity & an unwavering commitment to the community. Congrats to Chief Taylor & thanks for all you do for #hd45. #txlege

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

We are watching our @TexasSoftball at the @NCAASoftball regionals. Hearing the national anthem reminds me to be thankful that four of my sisters served our country.

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

Thank you to the @hayscountygov Commissioners Court for reappointing me for another two-year term as an emergency services commissioner on the board of the @KyleFD. It has been an honor to serve the department, City of Kyle, and surrounding communities for the past 12 years.

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

Getting ready to kick off the @WSNCT Hiring Red, White & You Hiring Event in Frisco. There are 92 employers who have over 1000 job openings for Texas veterans and their spouses. Thank you for the partnership of the @TexasVeterans and @TXWorkforce Commissions.

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

Starting the final day of #NASWASummit24. It has been a great opportunity to listen and learn from other state workforce agencies (SWA) on ideas to improve unemployment insurance (UI) operations and customer accessibility. Thank you @NASWAORG for a great event.

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

It may still feel hot outside, but when @TexasSoftball posts their fall schedule, we know that summer is coming to an end. Looking forward to a great season, the new teams we'll face in the @SEC, and getting back to the @NCAASoftball #wcws. https://t.co/nTj28PUHKu

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

In #WashingtonDC for work, which gave me an opportunity to tour the #NationalMall. I started at the Lincoln Memorial and saw every memorial between it and the Washington Monument. Then I walked to the @WhiteHouse. It made up for missing my 8th grade field trip because we moved.

[Texas Workforce Commission @TXWorkforce]

TWC is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in 15 counties as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl: https://t.co/Z7jo4Fl3Ti

Individuals in these counties may call TWC at [phone] or apply online: https://t.co/x5KkHGS9d7

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

This weekend, the Holen and Hopkins families met in Nampa ID to hold a remembrance for Amelia Esther Holen, my stepmother for 32 years, who passed away July 2023, and a celebration for Richard Holen, her husband and my dad, who helped raise 11 children across two families.

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

On this Women Veterans Day, and everyday, thank you to my four sisters who served. #WomenVeteransDay

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

Attending the @NASWAORG Unemployment Insurance (UI) Committee meeting with other UI directors and administrators and hearing from our @USDOL partner on the "urgency of now" with building resilience, transforming, and improving the UI program. #NASWABurlington24 @TXWorkforce

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

Thank you @EndMSilva and the @TexasDIR Customer Experience team for participating in the @TXWorkforce Unemployment Insurance (UI) Leadership conference and sharing information on developing journey maps to look at processes through the eyes of the customer and improve service.

[Eric Holen @EricHolen]

In #Atlanta serving on the @NASWAORG Unemployment Insurance (UI) Modernization Technical Advisory Group. We're working to establish a framework on the development and use of open and modular solutions to improve IT systems supporting UI programs and operations across the states.