State militia forces for Texas, part of U.S. Armed Forces
Not to be confused with Texian Militia or Texas Military Forces.
Texas Militia
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
Texas Military Forces
United States Department of Defense
United States National Guard
Engagements
List of conflicts involving the Texas Military
Commanders
Notable commanders
Thomas J. Rusk
Felix Huston
Sidney Sherman
John B. Jones
Wilburn Hill King
John Augustus Hulen
Henry Hutchings
Daniel James III
John F. Nichols
Military unit
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]
^"About TMD". Texas Military Department.
^"Office of the Adjutant General". Texas Military Department.
^Cutrer, Thomas W. (June 9, 2010). "ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS". TSHA.
^Olson, Bruce A. (June 15, 2010). "TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD". TSHA.
^Wilkes, William C. (June 15, 2010). "TEXAS STATE GUARD". TSHA.
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