Texas Militia | |
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Active | September 5, 1836–present |
Country | United States, State of Texas |
Allegiance | Republic of Texas, 1836–1846 State of Texas, 1846–present United States, 1846–present |
Type | Militia |
Role | Land warfare, Aerial warfare, Naval warfare, Civil affairs |
Size | 23,200 (2017) |
Part of | Texas Military Department |
Engagements | List of conflicts involving the Texas Military |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders |
The Texas Militia are the militia forces of the State of Texas. It currently consists of the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, and Texas State Guard.[1] It is administered by the Texas Military Department under command of the Texas Adjutant General.[2] Since 1846, the Texas Militia constitutes the entirety of the Texas Military Forces.[3][4][5]