Texas Military Department

The Texas Military Department (TMD) serves as a state-federal umbrella organization that provides the Governor and the President with ready and trained forces to support Texas citizens and both state and federal civil and military authorities at home and abroad. It encompasses the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, Texas State Guard, and the Domestic Operations Command, coordinating resources across these units to meet a wide range of operational needs. TMD's core focus lies in maintaining mission-ready forces, executing domestic operations, and ensuring rapid response capabilities for emergencies and national defense. Distinguished by its professional, community-engaged approach and the motto 'Texans Serving Texas,' the department positions itself as America's premier state military organization.