Texas State Guard

Do you have an employee that serves in the Texas State Guard? You are so important. Thank you.

Why Employer Support Matters

Employer support directly strengthens the Texas State Guard’s ability to serve communities across Texas. By supporting your employee’s service, you help enable faster disaster response, stronger community resilience, immediate assistance during emergencies, and a trained, ready force prepared to support the State when needed.

Learn more by checking out the new Employer Information & Support Guide:

https://tmd.texas.gov/state-guard-employer-guide

SPC Daniel Porter, a Certified Public Safety Diver assigned to the Texas State Guard Training Command Dive Operations Training Company, locates and secures a simulated victim during an underwater recovery exercise. The training scenario reinforces critical search, rescue, and recovery skills while preparing divers to support public safety and disaster response operations throughout Texas. Through realistic, hands-on training, the Dive Operations Training Company personnel maintain the proficiency and readiness required to respond effectively when communities need them most.

LEAD THE WAY. BECOME A TEXAS STATE GUARD OFFICER.

The Texas State Guard is now recruiting for the next Officer Candidate School (OCS) class.

OCS is the premier leadership development program for Service Members seeking a commission as an officer in the Texas State Guard. Through challenging academic instruction, field training, and practical leadership experiences, candidates develop the skills and confidence required to lead Soldiers in support of the Texas State Guard's state mission.

Whether leading a team through complex scenarios, making decisions under pressure, or strengthening your military knowledge and professional presence, OCS prepares future officers to serve with competence, character, and commitment.

Basic Eligibility
✔ Four-year college degree (waivers may be considered)
✔ Under 50 years of age (waivers considered to age 54)
✔ In good standing with your unit
✔ Demonstrated leadership potential and a desire to serve

If you are ready to take the next step in your military career and answer the call to lead, now is the time to begin the process.

Interested Service Members should contact 1LT Chris Simpson, OIC, Officer Candidate School, at [email protected] or coordinate through their chain of command for additional information.

Ready to lead? Earn your commission. Build your leadership. Take the next step.

Be there when Texans need you most. Serve your community. Serve your state. Serve for the love of Texas. Texas State Guard.

For more information, go to: https://tmd.texas.gov/texas-join-now

LEAD THE WAY. BECOME A TEXAS STATE GUARD OFFICER.

The Texas State Guard is now recruiting for the next Officer Candidate School (OCS) class.

OCS is the premier leadership development program for Service Members seeking a commission as an officer in the Texas State Guard. Through challenging academic instruction, field training, and practical leadership experiences, candidates develop the skills and confidence required to lead Soldiers in support of the Texas State Guard's state mission.

Whether leading a team through complex scenarios, making decisions under pressure, or strengthening your military knowledge and professional presence, OCS prepares future officers to serve with competence, character, and commitment.

Basic Eligibility
✔ Four-year college degree (waivers may be considered)
✔ Under 50 years of age (waivers considered to age 54)
✔ In good standing with your unit
✔ Demonstrated leadership potential and a desire to serve

If you are ready to take the next step in your military career and answer the call to lead, now is the time to begin the process.
Interested Service Members should contact 1LT Chris Simpson, OIC, Officer Candidate School, at [email protected] or coordinate through their chain of command for additional information.

Ready to lead? Earn your commission. Build your leadership. Take the next step.