Who we are.
We are Texans. We come from all walks of life; we do not discriminate. Our members comprise the very diversity that Houston offers, from veterans to civilians, from black to white, male to female, Christian to atheist. The only ideological requirement we have, is that our members believe in and love the United States Constitution. Each member takes an oath to defend that document and to the state of Texas against all enemies, foreign or domestic.
What is the Texas State Militia?
Simply put, a well organized network of reserve militias in Texas made up of normal Americans who have given an oath to defend our Constitution, and the life, liberty, and property of all Texans.
We Are Rugged Individuals.
Comfort is the enemy of preparedness. TSM Houston seeks to build a rugged character out of every militiaman and woman.
Your comfort level is an ever changing bubble. Encompassing more as you grow, and less as you relax.
We Connect With Nature.
In TSM, we believe that spending time training in nature prepares our members to survive in the worst case survival scenarios.
Should you join, you will be hot, you will be cold, you will be wet, you will be thirsty, you will be exhausted, you will be bored, you will be overwhelmed. Nature offers all of this in the development of your rugged character.
We Volunteer.
The very heart of the militia is the concept of “community readiness“. This is seen every day in different volunteer organizations across the world. It is a force that is quick to react to calamity, disaster, or attack in defense of its local community.
Logistics take time, but helping hands are right across the street.
We Are Determined.
These skills we must pass down. Our focus is to continue the heritage of American self-reliance and self-defense.
We are legal.
TSM is careful to follow all state and national laws.
Universally, all of humanity have natural rights, endowed by our creator, and the right to protect our liberties.
Nationally, the 2nd Amendment to the Bill of Rights prescribes the militia as necessary, independent, and trained.
In Texas, the Reserve Militia is any able-bodied citizen not serving in the Texas Military forces. As such, we are under the ultimate command of the Governor of the State of Texas.
As per Texas Government Code § 437.208, all TSM trainings that involve defense tactics and military style organization occur on private property outside of a municipality, and not in public view. Unless requested and authorized by state officials, we do not organize as a military company or appear in parades with weapons in public or in a municipality. We do not pose as any local, state, or federal authority.
At their request, TSM works with local Sheriff’s departments in the greater Houston area in a variety of capacities, including Search and Rescue, Emergency Communications, and Disaster Relief.
We are Texans driven by the Constitution.
Yes, we believe that Texas IS the greatest state in the union. No place is perfect, but there are so many things that Texas does right!
We believe that Texas is the most American state in America.
How do I join the Texas Militia?
