Membership in the Texas Navy Association

Overview

When the Texas Navy was re-activated by Governor Price Daniel in 1958, there were provisions for various ranks of membership, all requiring an appointment from the Governor of Texas. The Texas Navy Association was formed in 1973 and ratified as the official governing body of the Texas Navy by the 64th Texas Legislature, and its by-laws set forth provisions for membership. In 2008, the Board of Directors of the Texas Navy Association established the ranks of LIEUTENANT and COMMANDER of the Texas Navy, which fall under the provision of "honorary membership" in the Texas Navy By-Laws. All Texans of good character and reputation may join the Texas Navy.

PLEASE READ the information, below, about each rank of membership. Choose the one appropriate for you and complete the appropriate form.

Texas Navy Lieutenant: This is an entry-level rank for young men and women of good character, up to the age of 24, who desire to assist the Texas Navy in its goals of Preserving and Promoting the history of the Texas Navies, as well as protecting the waterways of the State of Texas. Lieutenants are members of the Texas Navy Association and as such are eligible to serve on Texas Navy Committees, wear Texas Navy officer’s insignia commensurate with their rank, and participate in all Texas Navy activities. Download: Lieutenant and Commander Applicants

Texas Navy Commander: This rank is for Texas citizens of good character who desire to serve in the Texas Navy, assisting with its goals of Preserving and Promoting the history and accomplishments of the Texas Navies, as well as protecting the waterways of the State of Texas. Commanders are members of the Texas Navy Association, and as such are eligible to serve on Texas Navy committees, chair sub/ad-hoc committees, wear Texas Navy officer’s insignia commensurate with the rank, and participate in all Texas Navy functions. Texas Navy Commander may also organize "Squadrons" under the auspices of a duly commissioned and appointed Texas Navy Admiral, and serve as staff officers in Squadrons, under the purview of the Texas Navy Association and its by-laws. Download: Lieutenant and Commander Applicants

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For Texas Navy Admirals: Texas Navy Admirals are eligible to serve on any Texas Navy committee or hold any office within the organization. All Admirals are strongly encouraged to join the Texas Navy Association by completing this form.

Squadrons

Texas Navy Squadrons: Texas Navy Squadrons are the "working units" of the Texas Navy, and are recommended for those Texas Navy members who enjoy additional social activities, networking, and the opportunity to serve the Texas Navy. Squadron dues, if any, are in addition to Texas Navy Association dues. Please contact the Membership Chairman for more information on Squadron Membership.

Please download, print out, complete and mail back this form:

If you are not an Admiral of the Texas Navy, use this form.

If you are an Admiral of the Texas Navy, use this form.