Defend the Guard Action Center | TEXAS
Take Action to Defend the Guard
Join us in taking action to support HB930 to ensure that the Texas National Guard is only deployed with proper congressional authorization, as the Constitution requires. Your voice is crucial in this legislative process.
The Texas Defend the Guard Act is in the House Defense and Veteran Affairs Subcommittee, where it is scheduled for a hearing and likely vote on March 17. It must pass by a majority vote to move forward in the legislative process.
Residents of the state should take the following steps to help the bill advance.
Step 1: Contact the Subcommittee Chair
Reach out to Subcommittee Chair Philip Cortez at 512.463.0269. Thank him for scheduling a hearing for HB930 – and express your support for the bill passing.
Step 2: Contact the other committee members
Call each member of the Subcommittee. Let them know you support HB930 and encourage them to vote in favor.
Be firm, but courteous and professional.
Vice Chair: Mark Dorazio – 512.463.0646
Hillary Hickland – 512.463.0630
Carrie Isaac – 512.463.0325
Ray Lopez – 512.463.0669
Step 3: Spread the word
Share this Action Alert widely by email and post on social media.
What is Defend the Guard?
The Defend the Guard Act is a critical piece of legislation aimed at ensuring that the state’s National Guard is not deployed into active duty combat unless Congress passes an “official declaration of war” or takes an official action pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause 15 of the Constitution for the United States.
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