Legislation Filed to Protect Texas National Guard From Unconstitutional Wars

by Hunter | Dec 28, 2022

State Rep. Bryan Slaton (R–Royse City) has once again filed legislation to “protect the Texas National Guard from being deployed into active combat duty in unconstitutional wars.” House Bill 184, also known as “Defend the Guard,” would require Congress to follow...

Rep. Bryan Slaton Talks ‘Defend the Guard’ and Border Security

by Hunter | Jun 11, 2022

On June 10, 2022, State Rep. Bryan Slaton of Texas (R-2nd District) appeared as a guest on [Slightly] Offensive, hosted by Elijah Schaffer. Rep. Slaton discussed his introduction of the Defend the Guard Act during the previous legislative session, and its connection...

Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Don Huffines Endorses Defend the Guard

by Defend the Guard | Jan 26, 2022

Conservative Republican Don Huffines, who served as a Texas state senator from 2015 to 2019 and is a current gubernatorial candidate for governor, has endorsed “Defend the Guard” and promised that no Texas National Guardsmen will be deployed into combat...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott to File Suit to Protect National Guard Troops From Biden’s Vaccine Mandate

by Defend the Guard | Jan 11, 2022

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday, January 4, that he will file a lawsuit to prevent the Pentagon from forcing the state’s National Guard to get vaccinated against the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). Abbott’s announcement came a week after a similar move...

An Interview with Representative Bryan Slaton

by Defend the Guard | Dec 16, 2021

Garrit: Is there anything else you want to see done next session when you’re reelected? Bryan: Well, one item is “Defend the Guard.” “Defend the Guard” is an outstanding bill. It says that our Texas National Guard can’t be deployed unless Congress declares...