[pierrem15]

I wouldn't be surprised if Guard officers are trying to sabotage even Abbot's limited efforts. The culture of brown-nosing opportunism in the US military is firmly entrenched, so paying attention to what the communists in DC want is far more important to many of them than their nominal local commander, the governor.

What should be done is getting the state allocate funds to move a good part of the Guard into the state militia, free of any Federal control. Or they could ask for volunteers among the many veterans living in Texas.

I lived in Texas on and off over the past 40 years. I still have family there.

[RWGinger]

??? What? What?
The Texas State Guard Is the state militia. Do not carry arms
You can’t move anyone from the Texas Army National guard or Texas Aur Force National guard into the Texas State Guard. They are bith under federal control.
Allocate more funds? We already spend over 11 Billion. Get funds fr9m where.
How much more are you and your family willing to give?
It is a horrible situation. It is easy to say what should be done when you have no facts.