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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
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.
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