# Tex. Government Code § 437.007: ENLISTMENT AND APPOINTMENT

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C437_S437.007

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Government Code § 437.007
- **Heading:** ENLISTMENT AND APPOINTMENT
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.007

## Text

(a) Federal law prescribes the terms and the qualifications and requirements for enlistment and appointment in the Texas National Guard. The governor and legislature may prescribe additional terms, qualifications, and requirements that do not conflict with federal law.

(b) Enlistment in the Texas State Guard is prescribed by Subchapter G.

## 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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