Relating to certain requirements for activation of the Texas National Guard into active combat duty.
HB 930 requires the Texas National Guard to obtain specific Congressional action before being activated for active combat duty. It mandates that such activation can only occur if the U.S. Congress either officially declares war (per Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution) or takes other official action authorized under Clause 15 of the same section. The bill directly affects the Texas National Guard and the governor, who must ensure compliance with this requirement. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and establishes a clear constitutional threshold for combat deployments.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 17, 2025
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in subcommittee
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on Defense & Veterans' Affairs by Speaker
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
5 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andy Hopper
RRepublican
P
Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
P
Carrie Isaac
RRepublican
P
Hillary Hickland
RRepublican
P
Marc LaHood
RRepublican
Co
Brian Harrison
RRepublican
Co
Cody Harris
RRepublican
Co
Daniel Alders
RRepublican
Co
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
Co
Keresa Richardson
RRepublican
Co
Lacey Hull
RRepublican
Co
Mark Dorazio
RRepublican
Co
Mike Olcott
RRepublican
Co
Mitch Little
RRepublican
Co
Richard Hayes
RRepublican
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