Sec. 431.007. OATH

(a) A commissioned officer of the state military forces may administer oaths for purposes of military administration. The officer's signature, without seal, and the title of the officer's assignment is prima facie evidence of the officer's authority.

(b) A person appointed, enlisted, or drafted in the state military forces shall take and subscribe an oath in the following form:

"I, ________________________, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the State of Texas and to the United States of America; that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever, and that I will obey the orders of the governor of Texas, and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the laws, rules, and articles for the government of the military forces of the State of Texas."

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.