OLS TXSG SAD PAY

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does it mean to be on SAD?

SAD status means that you are a temporary state employee with the pay and entitlements established by Texas Government Code §437.005.

When do I get paid?

For members on a SAD mission that is less than 60 days: the Service Member will be paid 2x per month. For members joining an existing operation, SAD pay is on a monthly pay cycle.

Taxes

Service Members on SAD will initially be taxed at a rate of 22%, and then at their W4 rate once it is processed.

Rights

State active duty of more than 14 days is covered by Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights. For more information contact: 800-336-4590, Option 1, or email OSD.USERRA@mail.mil

*This applies to ARNG, ANG and TXSG
How do I get paid?

ARNG and AGR will fill out a direct deposit State Form (SF) 74-176 during in-processing to receive an electronic funds transfer (eFT). For TXSG, the check will be mailed to their home of record (HOR) or State Guardsman will complete a SF Direct Deposit SF 74-176 and submit to the J1.

SAD PAY = BASE PAY + PER DIEM

**PER DIEM**
TXSG
$59 (Daily)

**SPECIAL PAY**
TXSG
Special Pay is available for personnel authorized to receive Aviation incentive pay (AVIP, and critical skills incentive pay for flight duties)
$33 (daily)

**BASE PAY**
BASE PAY (DAILY RATE)
$151

A service member called to state active duty (SAD) or to state training and other duty has the rights, privileges, duties, functions and authorities conferred or imposed by state law.