SAMS Training (State Administration Management System) 

Introducing SAMS, the system of record used by the Texas Military Department to manage pay and accountability for Service Members on State Active Duty (SAD) Missions. 

  SAMS How to Manual

  SAMS 2875 Example

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Travel Vouchers

  How to Create a Travel Voucher

   Travel Voucher Example

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Libby is an application that allows you to read books or listen to audiobooks borrowed from your local library or the DOD MWR Library. Click HERE for a tutorial on how to use Libby.


 

 

Introducing the Bring Your Own Approved Device (BYOAD) pilot program. Register your personal mobile device and gain access to resources such as A365 apps, MyPay, & email anywhere you have an internet connection. Enroll and participate in the BYOAD pilot today. Click HERE to access the BYOAD enrollment guide.

Financial Information:

The most updated financial information on Operation Lone Star can be found below and contains details on the following topics:

  • 2026 Pay Calculator
  • 2026 SAD Pay Pamphlet
  • Payroll dates: January 1 2026 to December 31 2026
  • How to read your Earning Statement 
  • Attorney General Memo 

2026 Pay Calculator

SAD Pay Pamphlet 2026

 OLS Payroll Calendar FY26

Open Microsoft Word DOC and DOCX Files OLS SSO Pay Processing Calendar JAN-DEC 2026

How To Read Your Earning Statement

AG Memo

 

Contact Us:

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Photos from the Field:

What is happening in your task force? We want to hear your stories about training, MWR events, and more! Please submit photos or videos from your ATAK phone along with a description (who, what, when, where) to: photos@tmd.texas.gov

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Crisis Lines:

Military Crisis Line/Suicide Prevention
1-800-273-8255

DoD Safe Helpline
(Survivors of Sexual Assault)
1-877-955-5247

Substance Abuse
1-800-662-4357