 |
Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
 |
GOVERNMENT CODE |
|
Title 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH |
|
Subtitle C. STATE MILITARY FORCES AND VETERANS |
|
Chapter 431. STATE MILITIA |
|
Subchapter B. ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT |
Sec. 431.026. ASSISTANT ADJUTANTS GENERAL
-
(a) On recommendation of the adjutant general, the governor shall appoint an assistant adjutant general for army, a deputy assistant adjutant general for army, and an assistant adjutant general for air. To be qualified for appointment a person must have the qualifications required for appointment as adjutant general under Section 431.022(b).
(b) Before taking office an appointee shall take and subscribe to the oath of office prescribed for officers of the Texas National Guard. This oath shall be filed in the adjutant general's office.
(c) An assistant or deputy assistant adjutant general has the rank prescribed by the governor, not to exceed the grade authorized for federal recognition in the position, and is entitled to the rights, privileges, and immunities granted officers of that rank in the Texas National Guard. The assistant or deputy assistant adjutant general may be removed from office by the governor.
(d) An assistant or deputy assistant adjutant general shall aid the adjutant general by performing assigned duties. If the adjutant general is dead, absent, or unable to act, the assistant adjutant general who is senior in rank shall perform the duties of the adjutant general.