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Texas Military Forces were established in 1835 in concurrence with the Texas Revolution.The War Department, headed by the Secretary of War, was established by the 1st Congress of the Republic of Texas on August 5, 1836, which included the Texas militia, Texas Army, Texas Navy, Texas Rangers, and Office of the Adjutant General first held by Colonel Albert Sidney Johnston from August 5, 1836 to ...
State Adjutant General Texas historical marker in Camp Mabry. Each state in the United States has a senior military officer, as the state adjutant general, who is the de facto commander of a state's military forces, including the National Guard residing within the state, the state's naval militia, and any state defense forces.
The adjutant general's position of authority over Texas Military Forces is second only to the commander-in-chief, the Governor of Texas. This position is analogous to the United States Secretary of Defense. The Adjutant General of Texas is appointed by the Governor of Texas with the advice and consent of the Texas Senate from Texas Government ...
Texas governor Greg Abbott appointed Major General Tracy R. Norris to the position of Adjutant General of the Texas National Guard, the state's top military leader, a position she served in beginning in January 2019. [2] [3] She followed Major General John F. Nichols to become the 52nd adjutant general of the Texas Military Department. [2]
John B. Jones (December 22, 1834 – July 19, 1881) was a Confederate army officer, Texas Ranger captain, and Adjutant General of Texas. Born in Fairfield, South Carolina, his family moved to the Republic of Texas in 1838.
John Augustus Hulen (September 9, 1871 – September 13, 1957) was an officer of the Texas National Guard from 1898 to 1935 and Adjutant General of Texas.Hulen served during the Spanish–American War, Philippine Insurrection, Mexican Punitive Expedition, and World War I.
From 1836 to 1845, the Texas Militia was legally empowered by Article II, Section 6 of the Constitution of the Republic of Texas "to execute the law, to suppress insurrections, and repel invasion." [9] It was administered by the War Department under command of the Secretary of War, Texas Adjutant General, and President of Texas.
John Austin Wharton (April 1806 – December 17, 1838) was distinguished Texian statesman, lawyer, and soldier. He served as Adjutant General at the Battle of San Jacinto.In a eulogy at his grave, Republic of Texas President David G. Burnet said of him, "The keenest blade on the field of San Jacinto is broken."