Sec. 437.002. COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. (a) The governor is the commander-in-chief of the Texas military forces, except any portion of those forces in the service of the United States. The governor has full control and authority over all matters relating to the Texas military forces, including organization, equipment, and discipline.
(b) If the governor is unable to perform the duties of commander-in-chief, the adjutant general shall command the Texas military forces, unless the state constitution or other state law requires the lieutenant governor or the president of the senate to perform the duties of governor.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1217 (S.B. 1536), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - State Military Forces and Veterans
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 437.0011. Reference in Other Law
Section 437.002. Commander-in-Chief
Section 437.003. Governor's Military Appointments
Section 437.004. Regulating Texas Military Forces
Section 437.005. Authority for State Active Duty, State Training, and Other Duty
Section 437.007. Enlistment and Appointment
Section 437.008. Military Facilities Projects: Matching Federal Funds