Texas Militia

Texas Militia
ActiveSeptember 5, 1836–present
CountryUnited States, State of Texas
AllegianceRepublic of Texas, 1836–1846
State of Texas, 1846–present
United States, 1846–present
TypeMilitia
RoleLand warfare, Aerial warfare, Naval warfare, Civil affairs
Size23,200 (2017)
Part ofTexas Military Department

United States Department of Defense

EngagementsList 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]

  1. ^ "About TMD". Texas Military Department.
  2. ^ "Office of the Adjutant General". Texas Military Department.
  3. ^ Cutrer, Thomas W. (June 9, 2010). "ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS". TSHA.
  4. ^ Olson, Bruce A. (June 15, 2010). "TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD". TSHA.
  5. ^ Wilkes, William C. (June 15, 2010). "TEXAS STATE GUARD". TSHA.