Governor Abbott activates SM for Operation Fury Shield

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"Texans Serving Texas"

FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLIC RELEASE: FEBRUARY 28, 2026

AUSTIN, Texas - At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Military Department (TMD) is activating Service Members for Operation Fury Shield - working alongside our state partners to protect our citizens and critical infrastructure from any potential threat of retaliation.

TMD will increase patrols at key locations like energy facilities, ports, and the southern border and enhance cybersecurity capabilities. Our steadfast commitment is to serve and protect the people of our great state.

For more information, the media may contact Texas Military Department Public Affairs Office at [email protected] or 512-782-5620.

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The mission of the Texas Military Department (TMD) is to provide the Governor and the President with ready and trained forces in support of the citizens of Texas and State and Federal civil/military authorities at home and abroad.

The Texas Military Department is commanded by the Adjutant General of Texas, the state's senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Office of State Administration (formerly the Office of the Executive Director), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and the Texas State Guard (TXSG).

For more information about the Texas Military Department visit our Website at https://tmd.texas.gov.