Adjutant General of Texas

Adjutant General of Texas
Incumbent
Major General Thomas M. Suelzer, USAF
since March 14, 2022[1]
Texas Military Department
Office of the Adjutant General
StatusCommander and CEO
Reports toGovernor of Texas
SeatBuilding Eight
Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas
30°18′42.173″N 97°45′38.338″W
AppointerGovernor of Texas
with Texas Senate advice and consent
Term lengthTwo years
Constituting instrument4 T.G.C., Sub. C., Sec. 437.003
Formation5 August 1836; 188 years ago (1836)
First holderAlbert Sidney Johnston
DeputyBrigadier General Monie R. Ulis, TXARNG
Brigadier General Andrew Camacho, TXANG
Websitehttps://tmd.texas.gov/office-of-the-adjutant-general

The Adjutant General of Texas is the commander and chief executive officer of the Texas Military Department, the executive department of the Texas Military Forces. The adjutant general's position of authority over Texas Military Forces is second only to the commander-in-chief, the governor of Texas. This position is analogous to the United States secretary of defense. The adjutant general of Texas is appointed by the governor of Texas with the advice and consent of the Texas Senate from Texas Government Code Title 4, Subtitle C, Chapter 437.003.[2]

The Constitution of Texas vests all military authority in the commander-in-chief, an elected position, to maintain civilian control of the military. It is impractical for the governor of Texas to operate the military themselves, so their command authority is delegated via commission to the adjutant general. The adjutant general, secretary of state, attorney general, and comptroller are generally regarded as the most important executive positions in the Government of Texas.

  1. ^ "Texas Guard's top general replaced amid border mission troubles". 14 March 2022.
  2. ^ "TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE TITLE 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH SUBTITLE C. STATE MILITARY FORCES AND VETERANS CHAPTER 437. TEXAS MILITARY". Texas Constitution and Statutes.