The Texas State Guard, along with the Texas Army National Guard and Texas Air National Guard, is one of the three military branches comprising the Texas Military Department. The Texas State Guard provides Texas with support in-state missions, from emergency and disaster response to border security and community service. No matter the need, the Texas State Guard stands ready to serve--they are “Texans Serving Texas.”
The mission of the Texas State Guard (TXSG) is to provide mission-ready military forces to assist state and local authorities in times of state emergencies; to conduct homeland security and community service activities under the umbrella of Defense Support to Civil Authorities, and to augment the Texas Army National Guard and Texas Air National Guard as required.
From the volunteer units who fought for Texas Independence to the Travis Guards who provided home protection for citizens in the newly formed Texas Republic, to our current organization supporting state and local authorities, the Texas State Guard has a long and proud history of serving the citizens of Texas and remain Equal to the Task.
Headquartered at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, the TXSG functions as an organized state militia under the authority of Title 32 of the U.S. Code and Chapter 437 of the Texas Government Code.*
There are a number of benefits offered to the members of the Texas State Guard to encourage enlistment. These benefits are offered by several different entities including the State of Texas, various county authorites, local municipalities, and private businesses.
Benefits include:
Daily Stipend for Training and During State Emergency Activations
Free Texas Concealed Handgun License
Free Texas Super Combo Hunting and Fishing License
Job Protections When Called to Duty
Paid Military Leave (for State Employees)
Texas Guard License Plate Eligibility (This is NOT Free and must be paid for by the TXSG Member)
Travel Allowances when Activated by Governor
College Tuition Assistance
Waiver of Toll Road Fees (varies by local toll road authority)
Worker's Compensation for On-Duty Injury
State Health Insurance:
This is a new process as of the biennium and at this point, ERS believes that the insurance purchase will be handled by ERS and the state guard member directly.
Workers Compensation and Other State Guard Benefits:
According to the State Office of Risk Management (SORM), members of the state military forces, during authorized training, duty, or activation under state authority, are considered full state employees for workers' compensation purposes. This authority is delegated under chapter 501.001 (5) (D) of the Texas Labor Code.
Pay and travel entitlements are determined by the Texas Adjutant General (TAG). The TAG has been granted this authority under Section 431.016 other Texas Government Code. According to SORM, travel from a private residence to a place of duty is not covered for workers' compensation benefits, however, travel between two places of duty is covered by workers' compensation.
The state does not carry insurance to cover damages to privately owned vehicles. SORM reports that each agency carries their own vehicle insurance policy. TAG's insurance policy provides that hired, non-owned vehicles that are operated in course and scope of employment of an employee of the TAG are covered for $250,000 in liability insurance only. TAG's office state that there is a claims process of the TMD personnel and whether or not the claim would be awarded depends on the working of the service member activation orders.
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Texas already has a militia....It's the Texas State Guard,
https://tmd.texas.gov/state-guard
ABOUT TXSG Texas State Guard
The Texas State Guard, along with the Texas Army National Guard and Texas Air National Guard, is one of the three military branches comprising the Texas Military Department. The Texas State Guard provides Texas with support in-state missions, from emergency and disaster response to border security and community service. No matter the need, the Texas State Guard stands ready to serve--they are “Texans Serving Texas.”
The mission of the Texas State Guard (TXSG) is to provide mission-ready military forces to assist state and local authorities in times of state emergencies; to conduct homeland security and community service activities under the umbrella of Defense Support to Civil Authorities, and to augment the Texas Army National Guard and Texas Air National Guard as required.
From the volunteer units who fought for Texas Independence to the Travis Guards who provided home protection for citizens in the newly formed Texas Republic, to our current organization supporting state and local authorities, the Texas State Guard has a long and proud history of serving the citizens of Texas and remain Equal to the Task.
Headquartered at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, the TXSG functions as an organized state militia under the authority of Title 32 of the U.S. Code and Chapter 437 of the Texas Government Code.*
Check out the website...
https://tmd.texas.gov/Data/Sites/1/media/txsg-history/maps/2019/dec/12dec/txsgregions600x.png
https://tmd.texas.gov/pay-benefits
Pay & Benefits
There are a number of benefits offered to the members of the Texas State Guard to encourage enlistment. These benefits are offered by several different entities including the State of Texas, various county authorites, local municipalities, and private businesses.
Benefits include:
Daily Stipend for Training and During State Emergency Activations
Free Texas Concealed Handgun License
Free Texas Super Combo Hunting and Fishing License
Job Protections When Called to Duty
Paid Military Leave (for State Employees)
Texas Guard License Plate Eligibility (This is NOT Free and must be paid for by the TXSG Member)
Travel Allowances when Activated by Governor
College Tuition Assistance
Waiver of Toll Road Fees (varies by local toll road authority)
Worker's Compensation for On-Duty Injury
State Health Insurance:
This is a new process as of the biennium and at this point, ERS believes that the insurance purchase will be handled by ERS and the state guard member directly.
Workers Compensation and Other State Guard Benefits:
According to the State Office of Risk Management (SORM), members of the state military forces, during authorized training, duty, or activation under state authority, are considered full state employees for workers' compensation purposes. This authority is delegated under chapter 501.001 (5) (D) of the Texas Labor Code. Pay and travel entitlements are determined by the Texas Adjutant General (TAG). The TAG has been granted this authority under Section 431.016 other Texas Government Code. According to SORM, travel from a private residence to a place of duty is not covered for workers' compensation benefits, however, travel between two places of duty is covered by workers' compensation. The state does not carry insurance to cover damages to privately owned vehicles. SORM reports that each agency carries their own vehicle insurance policy. TAG's insurance policy provides that hired, non-owned vehicles that are operated in course and scope of employment of an employee of the TAG are covered for $250,000 in liability insurance only. TAG's office state that there is a claims process of the TMD personnel and whether or not the claim would be awarded depends on the working of the service member activation orders.