Texas State Guard

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Motto:[1]
Equal To The Task

Governor Rick Perry, Commander in Chief

Gen. Charles Rodriguez, Adjutant General

Gen. Christopher Powers, Commanding General

The Texas State Guard (TXSG) is one of three branches of the State Military Forces of Texas, reporting to The State Adjutant General and under the command of the Governor. The other branches of the State Military Forces of Texas are the Texas Army National Guard, and the Texas Air National Guard. [2]

The Texas State Guard is a state military force which assists and augments Texas military and civil authorities in times of state emergencies, and in on-going support of National Guard units and local communities. The Texas State Guard consists of six Civil Affairs Regiments, two Air Wings, a Medical Reserve Corps, and a Maritime Regiment.

The Texas State Guard personnel actively support the state in the event of catastrophic events, and ongoing military missions. Unless activated by the Governor and placed on paid state active duty, these personnel receive no compensation for their time, other than simply the satisfaction from helping others in need, and supporting the military mission.

The organizational structure follows the active military component structure, with comparable positions, ranks, protocols, and authorities. These personnel wear prescribed military uniforms according to branch of service (in accordance with branch regulations) in regards to state military forces when conducting activities while on duty. TXSG personnel are also eligible for the same military awards and decorations as members of the Texas Army & Air National Guard.