Bill > HB1305

This bill modifies the qualifications for appointment as adjutant general in Texas by simplifying and adjusting the existing requirements. Specifically, the bill removes several existing stipulations, such as the requirement to be a federally recognized officer and the need to have served on active duty with the U.S. Army or Air Force. Instead, the bill now requires that the candidate must be serving as an officer of at least colonel rank in the Texas military forces at the time of appointment, and must have completed at least 15 years of service as a commissioned officer with an active unit of the United States Army, Air Force, or Texas military forces. The bill eliminates previous language about federal recognition board submissions and specific service requirements with the National Guard. By streamlining these qualifications, the bill appears to provide more flexibility in selecting the adjutant general while maintaining core requirements of military service and rank. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state agencies and potential candidates time to understand and prepare for the new appointment criteria.

Military Affairs and Security

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