Originally Posted By: Abbott
By monitoring the Operation on a continual basis, the State Guard will facilitate communications between my office and the commanders of the Operation to ensure that adequate measures are in place to protect Texans.


Isn't this the job of a Governor? Also, legally, didn't he have to sign off on this exercise before the armed forces could operate on American soil?

Also, US New and World Report got their info wrong. He didn't call out the National Guard. He called out the State Guard. Big difference. In most states, there isn't even formal training for the State Guard. It's just a bunch of old fat guys playing army.

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