re: California, Texas, Utah, Ohio, New York, Georgia,

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THE MISSOURI DEFENSE FORCE CANNOT BE FEDERALIZED UNLIKE THE MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD

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As it should be.
Components of our military trump fedgov as well.
I’d love to see all states exercise more of the control they already have, by law.


Texas Military Department

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it is charged with providing the security of Texas, which has the second largest population and border in the United States, and the tenth largest economy in the world. It also provides administration of the Texas Military Forces (TXMF), the principle instrument through which it executes security policy. TXMF currently include the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, and Texas State Guard. It formerly included the Texas Rangers, Texas Army, Texas Navy, and Texas Marines.

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The Texas Military Department is commanded by the Adjutant General of Texas, who is appointed by and reports to the Governor of Texas. Headquartered at Building Eight in Camp Mabry, TMD's stated mission is to "provide the Governor and President with ready forces in support of state and federal authorities at home and abroad." It is empowered by Article 4, Section 7 of the Texas Constitution to "execute the laws of the State, to suppress insurrections, and to repel invasions.”

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