Well shut my mouth!
Thanks for the link and education.
At first it looked like they might just be a part of the National Guard, but it appears they are independent and answering to the Governor.
Wonder how many members are not connected with Nat Guard and would be available even if nobama ordered “Stand Down”?
Texas is unique in many ways, including having a weak governor. Our government is in large part a left-over from Reconstruction, and requirements that the carpetbaggers imposed on us.
/johnny