Texas Military Department
The Texas Military Department is composed of the three branches of the military in the state of Texas. These branches are the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, and the Texas State Guard. All three branches are administered by the state Adjutant General, an appointee of the Governor of Texas, and fall under the command of the Governor.
Active Duty Resources by Military Installation
Active duty resources by military installation and local resources near each installation are listed. In addition to local resources, this page lists special statewide benefits that Texas offers to its active duty military and dependents.
Active Duty Hunting & Fishing License
The “Super Combo” Hunting and All-Water Fishing Package is available at no cost to TX residents on active duty.
Specialty License Plates
Apply for military, veteran, or disabled veteran specialty license plates.
Active Duty Resources
The State of Texas welcomes and respects the nation’s service members and their families and thanks you for your service. Texas has a wealth of services, assistance, fee waivers, and programs for you and your family.
Family Support Services
The Family Support Services Office of the Texas Military Department offers programs and service partnerships that are available to Texas service members, veterans, and families including: family and youth programs and retreats, resilience and suicide prevention, transition and employment assistance, mental health and counseling services, soldier support services, survivor outreach, and more.
Texas Skills to Work
The Texas Skills to Work tool helps transitioning service members translate their military experience into civilian terms or skill sets, and then provides matching job postings requiring those same skill sets.
Office of Public Utility Counsel Military Resources
The Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) partners with Texas military installations and other governmental entities and service organizations to provide assistance to military personnel and their families who are shopping the electric market, locating local and statewide utility assistance, and employing energy efficiency and conservation measures around their homes.
Department of Licensing and Regulation Military Outreach
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Military Outreach page provides information, FAQs, application and renewal forms, and examination and education requirement waivers for military personnel, veterans, and spouses.