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TX HB930
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Briscoe Cain
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Texas National Guard from being activated into active combat duty unless the U.S. Congress officially declares war or takes other official action under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution
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Defines "active combat duty" as participation in armed conflict in a foreign state, performance of hazardous service related to foreign armed conflict, or performance of duty through an instrumentality of war
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Requires the governor to take all necessary actions to comply with these congressional authorization requirements
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Adds new Section 437.0055 to the Government Code, overriding any other conflicting provisions in the code
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to certain requirements for activation of the Texas National Guard into active combat duty.
Military & Veterans
Last Action
Left pending in subcommittee
3/17/2025