Sec. 437.057. DEPUTY ADJUTANTS GENERAL. (a) A deputy adjutant general has the rank prescribed by the governor, not to exceed the grade authorized for federal recognition in the position. A deputy adjutant general may not be promoted to a rank higher than that of the adjutant general. A deputy adjutant general is entitled to the rights, privileges, amenities, and immunities granted officers of that rank in the Texas National Guard. A deputy adjutant general may be removed from office by the governor.
(b) A deputy adjutant general shall assist the adjutant general by performing assigned duties. If the adjutant general is dead, absent, or unable to act, the deputy adjutant general who is designated in the adjutant general's succession plan shall perform the duties of the adjutant general.
(c) Each deputy adjutant general must complete the training required of the adjutant general as prescribed by Section 437.056 not later than the 60th day after the date of appointment.
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 B. Texas Military Department
Section 437.051. Sunset Provision
Section 437.052. Adjutant General: Jurisdiction, Division of Responsibilities, and Qualifications
Section 437.053. Adjutant General: Duties
Section 437.0531. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Section 437.054. Adjutant General: General Powers
Section 437.056. Mandatory Training for Adjutant General
Section 437.057. Deputy Adjutants General
Section 437.058. General Officers
Section 437.059. Adjutant General Appointments
Section 437.060. Conflict of Interest Provisions
Section 437.061. Removal Provisions for Adjutant General
Section 437.063. Adjutant General: Delegation of Expenditure Approval Authority