House Bill No. 101 establishes the State Guard Professionalization Task Force within the Texas Military Department. This temporary task force is tasked with advising the adjutant general on the professionalization of the Texas State Guard. It will consist of various directors or their designees from state agencies, including the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Division of Emergency Management, and the Texas Department of Transportation, among others. The adjutant general or their designee will serve as the chair of the task force, which is required to meet as necessary to fulfill its duties.

The task force is charged with conducting a comprehensive examination of state missions and operations of the Texas State Guard, identifying critical needs, and developing strategies to address challenges and threats to state operations. It will also recommend policy priorities and budgetary needs to the adjutant general and the governor. A report containing these recommendations must be submitted by August 31, 2026, after which the task force will expire on September 1, 2026.

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