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| Texas Military Forces | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 18 February 1823 |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance |  State of Texas |
| Size | 23,200 personnel |
| Garrison/HQ | Building Eight, Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas, U.S. 30°11′03″N 97°27′14″E / 30.1842173°N 97.4538338°E |
| Engagements | List of conflicts involving the Texas Military |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-chief | Governor Greg Abbott |
| Adjutant general | Major General Thomas M. Suelzer |
| Joint Staff director | Vacant |
| Executive Director | Shelia Taylor |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Frederick M. Heard |
The Texas Military Forces (TXMF) are the principal instrument through which the Texas Military Department (TMD) executes security policy for Texas, which has the second-largest population and border in the United States.[1]
The Texas Military Forces have a budget of $1.851 billion as of 2023.[2] Current forces include the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, and Texas State Guard of the Texas Militia. Former forces include the Texian Militia, Texian Army, Texian Navy, Texas Army, Texas Navy, and Texas Marines. It also included the Texas Rangers from their inception until 1935.[3]
The Texas Military Forces are administered by the Texas Military Department under command of the adjutant general of Texas, who is appointed by and subordinate to the governor of Texas, the commander-in-chief-in-Texas, and is also subordinate to the President of the United States, the commander-in-chief.[4]
- ^ "Texas Market Pulse". www.colliers.com/. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ "Texas Military Department Summary of Budget Recommendations" (PDF). Texas LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD. February 6, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ "Exhibits". Texas Military Forces Museum.
- ^ "Office of the Adjutant General". Texas Military Department.