- Resident of Texas or enrolled student
- Age 17 to 59
- Reasonable Good Health
- Pass criminal background check
- Prior Military Service not required
- Any skill set (Police, Rescue, Medical, and Communications very welcome)
- No educational requirement for enlistment
- Educational and age requirements exist for
officer commissioning.
From the Commanding General to the new recruit, the pay is the same. No funds are provided for regular drills, however Texas State Guard members may be compensated if called to active duty by the Governor for service during emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, or acts of terrorism.
OF THE TEXAS STATE GUARD
Texas State Guard members wear the same uniforms as does the Army National Guard and U.S. Army. Texas State Guard members are required to provide their own BDU uniforms and equipment.
GUARD ORGANIZED?
The Texas State Guard is organized along U.S. Army Brigade lines and conducts training similar to a Military Police organization. The Texas State Guard is capable of providing assistance to the civilian population in time of natural disasters. It assists law enforcement agencies in establishing law and order. The Texas State Guard also provides assistance to the families of mobilized Texas National Guard Troops, and conducts community service activities at the local and state level.
The Texas State Guard, with its Headquarters at Camp Mabry in Austin, is organized into six Brigades.  These Brigades can trace their lineage to original units of Texas Military Forces.
The 1st Brigade, known as the Alamo Guards, is located in San Antonio. The 2nd Brigade, known as the Austin Greys, is located in Austin. The 4th Brigade, known as Panther City Fencibles, is located Fort Worth. The 8th Brigade, known as Terry's Texas Rangers, is located in Houston. The 19th Brigade, known as Parson's Brigade, is located in Dallas. The 39th Brigade, known as Roughnecks, is located in Lubbock.
Please Contact:
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1SG E.J. Diffenderfer
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817-229-8099
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or send an e-mail to Recruit
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Or Go to:
WWW.SERVERTEXAS.COM
To find more information and to find out about other State Guard Units
