Texas State Guard

Texas State Guard proudly represented at the Texas Department of Emergency Management Conference joining over 4,000 leaders, first responders & partners from across the great State of Texas.

The Texas State Guard remains prepared to answer the call and serve the State of Texas whenever needed.

Texas State Guardsmen strengthen their skills and maintain readiness through comprehensive Civil Disturbance Operations (CDO) training to serve as a force multiplier throughout the state. We stand ready to serve the great State of Texas.

Be there when Texans need you most. Serve your community. Serve your state. Serve for the love of Texas. Texas State Guard.

For more information, go to: https://tmd.texas.gov/texas-join-now

Texas State Guard,

As we approach Memorial Day, we pause as a nation and as a military force to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. Memorial Day is more than a holiday or the beginning of summer; it is a solemn reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by generations of Americans who answered the call to serve something greater than themselves.

Every member of the military understands that service carries sacrifice. Families endure separation, service members place duty before comfort, and many willingly stand in harm’s way to defend their fellow citizens, their communities, and the ideals of this nation. Memorial Day honors those who gave everything in that service. Their courage, devotion, and selflessness form the foundation of the freedoms we enjoy today.

For the Texas State Guard, Memorial Day also serves as a reminder of the enduring spirit of service. While our missions focus on supporting the people of Texas during disasters, emergencies, and times of need, we remain part of a proud military tradition rooted in duty, sacrifice, and service to others. We stand alongside those who have worn the uniform before us and carry forward the values they defended.

As Texas Guard Service Members, we honor the fallen not only through remembrance but through how we serve today with professionalism, compassion, readiness, and commitment to our fellow Texans and our nation.

This Memorial Day, I ask each of you to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by our fallen heroes and the families they have left behind. Their legacy lives on in our continued service and in our commitment to uphold the ideals they fought to protect.

I appreciate your dedication to the Texas State Guard, the Texas Military Department, the State of Texas, and our nation.

May we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Respectfully,

Major General Roger O. Sheridan
Commanding General, Texas State Guard

Texas State Guard Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Roger Sheridan and Command Sgt. Major, Sgt. Maj. Jerry Kovar, out doing what they do best — leading from the front. Not only do they serve together, they train together.

Proud to see our top leaders hitting the field with our Soldiers during Annual Training. This is the Texas State Guard spirit: leadership by example, always mission-ready.

Texas State Guard Training Command recently completed another successful Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Academy alongside the Search and Rescue and Recovery (SARR) Course, reinforcing the professionalism, leadership, and operational readiness of TXSG personnel.

The NCO Academy challenged future leaders to strengthen their decision-making, communication, and leadership skills while building the foundation necessary to lead soldiers in demanding environments. At the same time, SARR students trained in critical search, rescue, and recovery operations designed to support Texas communities during emergencies and disasters.

Through disciplined instruction, hands-on field exercises, and teamwork, participants demonstrated the commitment and resilience that define the Texas State Guard mission.

Training Command remains dedicated to preparing mission-ready personnel capable of serving Texans whenever and wherever called.

Texas State Guard Service Members Shine During Annual Training!

Texas State Guard service members recently completed their 2026 Annual Training at various locations across the state. This high-tempo joint exercise brought together all four brigades and headquarters elements for realistic training that sharpened critical skills in disaster response, emergency operations, and mission readiness. The dedication and professionalism displayed were outstanding—another successful step in keeping the TXSG ready to serve Texans when needed.

We continue to receive and add more photos to the TXSG online photo album. Check out the latest images from the 2026 Annual Training here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/txsguardpao/albums/ (look for the 2026 TXSG Annual Training album). More photos are being added today!