Former Army officer Ammon Blair testifies in support of HB 4914, which would establish the Texas State Guard as an independent military force. Drawing on 22 years of military experience, Blair explains how the current structure undermines both homeland defense and combat readiness. He details why Texas needs a modernized State Guard with specialized units for crisis response, aviation, maritime operations, and cybersecurity – all under direct gubernatorial control. Learn how this legislation would allow the National Guard to refocus on warfighting while creating a dedicated force to protect Texas from 21st-century threats.
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