Texas Military Department

What Texas Military Department does

The Texas Military Department (TMD) is an executive branch agency of the State of Texas, operating under the Office of the Governor through a gubernatorially appointed Adjutant General. It is composed of three military branches — the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, and the Texas State Guard — providing military readiness, state defense, border security (Operation Lone Star), emergency response, disaster relief, and homeland security missions within Texas. TMD's operational technology footprint centers on a fleet of more than 450 unmanned aerial systems operated by nearly 400 trained personnel, with border security historically accounting for the majority of drone flight hours (roughly 70% in 2023, declining to ~61% in 2024 as mission mix broadened).

TMD's service portfolio spans recruitment (AGR, Technician, Traditional, Counterdrug, Instructor, Warrant Officer, and DSG positions), counseling and family support (TMD Counseling Program, Family Support Services, SAPR), youth education through the Texas Challenge Academy, and facility rental at Camp Mabry and Camp Swift installations. Distribution occurs exclusively through direct government and military channels across Texas, with recruiter presence in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, Dallas, and Weslaco. Back-office operations are supported by internal systems including the RMS+ records management platform for the Texas State Guard, online counseling scheduling, and a Facility Reservations System. There is no commercial sales motion, no app product, and no public APIs or integrations disclosed.

TMD is funded through state and federal appropriations and does not publish revenue figures. Pricing for ancillary services — such as Camp Mabry facility rentals for public and military use — is publicly disclosed but represents a minor revenue stream relative to appropriated budgets. There are no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships, patents, or external investors; the entity is wholly government-owned and not a candidate for traditional PE/VC investment.

Name

Texas Military Department

Legal name

Texas Military Department

Website

https://tmd.texas.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Texas Military Department is a state government agency administering the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, and Texas State Guard under the Governor's command, delivering military readiness, border security, disaster response, and family support services to Texas service members and citizens.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Military and Defense Services

NAICS

National Security (928110), National Security (92811), Administration of Veterans' Affairs (923140), Administration of Veterans' Affairs (92314)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI), Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) & Officer Candidate Schools (OCS/OTS) (EDAHAOAJ), Command & Staff Colleges (Intermediate-Level Education) (EDAHAOAD)

Keywords

• State military defense
• Border security operations
• Military readiness programs
• Disaster response services
• Military family support

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Texas Military Department is the state military organization of Texas, composed of three branches — the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, and Texas State Guard — administered by the Adjutant General under the Governor's command. It provides military readiness, conducts border security operations under Operation Lone Star, delivers emergency response and disaster relief, and offers support services including counseling, family assistance, and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) to service members and their families.

Product overview

The Texas Military Department is a state military organization composed of three branches: the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, and Texas State Guard, all administered by the Adjutant General under the Governor's command. The department offers a comprehensive portfolio of military services including recruitment and career placement programs (AGR, Technician, Traditional, Counterdrug, State, Instructor, and Warrant Officer positions), support services such as the TMD Counseling Program providing confidential mental health services, Family Support Services for deployment and sustainment operations, and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response services. The department also operates Camp Mabry facilities with lodging, event venues, and recreational areas available for reservation through online systems, along with educational programs like the Texas Challenge Academy. Internal operations are supported by systems including RMS+ records management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Texas Army National Guard One of three branches of the Texas Military Department, providing military personnel for state and federal missions including border security operations.
• Texas Air National Guard One of three branches of the Texas Military Department, providing air combat and mobility capabilities for state and federal missions.
• Texas State Guard One of three branches of the Texas Military Department serving as the state's militia force under the Governor's command.
• TMD Counseling Program Free and confidential counseling services for Texas Military Service Members providing individual counseling, traumatic event management, and collaboration with unit leadership. Counselors are available across Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio, and Weslaco areas.
• Family Support Services Umbrella organization providing continuum of care and support services to Service Members and Families during deployment and sustainment operations, including a 24/7 family assistance line.
• Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Advocacy and support services for Texas Army/Air National Guard Service Members and DoD civilian employees in reporting incidents of sexual assault.
• Texas Challenge Academy Educational and character development program for youth within the Texas Military Department.
• Operation Lone Star Border Support Mission Border security mission involving volunteer service members supporting state police operations, launched in 2021.
• AGR, Technician, and Traditional Positions Job placement offering Active Guard Reserve, Counterdrug, State, Instructor, and Warrant Officer positions across Texas.
• Texas Air National Guard Part-Time (DSG) Positions Part-time job opportunities in the Air National Guard with positions across multiple wings including 136th Airlift Wing (Fort Worth), 147th Attack Wing (Houston), 149th Fighter Wing (San Antonio), 204th Security Forces Squadron (El Paso), and 254th Combat Comm Group (Dallas).
• Camp Mabry Facilities Military installation facilities at Camp Mabry in Austin including lodging, parade field, picnic areas, All Faiths Chapel, museum, and classroom space available for reservation. Public use pricing (e.g., Parade Field $2,500/day; Bluebonnet House $625/day) differs from military/government pricing (e.g., Parade Field $1,600/day).

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• National Guard Bureau: Federal joint bureau that channels federal funding, policy, and oversight to all state National Guard departments including TMD; the principal federal counterparty shaping TMD's operating envelope.
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Federal department with overlapping border security and disaster response missions that TMD supports under Operation Lone Star and other state activations; relevant as the federal counterpart defining TMD's mission scope.
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency): Federal agency coordinating disaster response that TMD regularly supports under state active duty; relevant as the principal intergovernmental partner for TMD's emergency mission.
• Texas Army National Guard: TMD's largest branch providing ground forces and personnel for state and federal missions; the core operational peer within TMD's own structure.
• Texas Air National Guard: One of TMD's three branches, providing air combat and mobility capabilities; included because it is a primary constituent component within TMD's broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• California Military Department: California's state-level military agency operating the Army and Air National Guard under the Governor; structurally identical to TMD and the largest direct state counterpart.
• New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs: New York's state military agency administering Army and Air National Guard forces under the Governor; directly comparable in structure and state-defense mission to TMD.
• Texas Department of Public Safety: Lead state agency for Operation Lone Star, with which TMD coordinates border security drone and personnel deployments; directly collaborates with TMD and shares mission overlap on border and disaster response.
• Florida Department of Military Affairs: Florida's equivalent state military department administering the Florida National Guard under the Governor; comparable mission scope, headcount, and structure to TMD.
• Texas State Guard: TMD's state militia component under the Governor; serves a niche volunteer mission distinct from but adjacent to the federalized National Guard branches.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=qcciSVgkK6s
• Xx.com/TXMilitary
• Facebookfacebook.com/TexasMilitaryDepartment

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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