# Tex. Government Code § 437.006: OFFICERS

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.006

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Government Code § 437.006
- **Heading:** OFFICERS
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.006

## Text

(a) The governor shall appoint and commission officers of the Texas National Guard. To be eligible for appointment, a service member must be qualified under United States law and regulations.

(b) The adjutant general shall appoint and commission officers, other than a general officer, in the Texas State Guard. To be eligible for appointment, a service member must be qualified under state guard regulations and be recommended for appointment by the commander of the state guard.

(c) An officer appointed under this section shall take and subscribe the official oath.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Government Code § 437.001 § 437.001. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.001.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 437.002 § 437.002. COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.002.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 437.003 § 437.003. GOVERNOR'S MILITARY APPOINTMENTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.003.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 437.004 § 437.004. REGULATING TEXAS MILITARY FORCES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.004.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 437.005 § 437.005. AUTHORITY FOR STATE ACTIVE DUTY, STATE TRAINING, AND OTHER DUTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.005.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 437.006 § 437.006. OFFICERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.006.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 437.007 § 437.007. ENLISTMENT AND APPOINTMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.007.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 437.008 § 437.008.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.008.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 437.0011 § 437.0011. REFERENCE IN OTHER LAW.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.0011.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 437.051 § 437.051. SUNSET PROVISION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.051.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 437.052 § 437.052.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.052.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 437.053 § 437.053.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.053.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 437.054 § 437.054.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.054.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 437.055 § 437.055. SEAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.055.md)

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