The bill amends Section 437.002(b) of the Government Code to clarify the line of succession for the commander-in-chief of the state military forces in Texas. It specifies that if the governor is unable to perform their duties, the successor to the governor's authority, as provided by the state constitution or other state law, will command the Texas military forces. This replaces the previous language that designated the adjutant general as the commander and removed references to the lieutenant governor or the president of the senate performing the duties of the governor in such situations.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. This change aims to streamline the command structure of the Texas military forces by clearly identifying the successor to the governor's authority in the event of the governor's incapacity.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 437.002 (Government Code 437)