The constitutional role of "commander-in-chief" allows the Texas governor to use the Texas National Guard and State Guard to do all the following, except
A) impose martial law.
B) deploy military forces overseas.
C) help with federal border security.
D) assist in state disaster relief operations.

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While the Texas governor has the authority to use the Texas National Guard and State Guard for a variety of purposes, including imposing martial law, assisting in state disaster relief operations, and helping with federal border security, they do not have the authority to deploy military forces overseas. This is a federal responsibility and falls under the authority of the President as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

The Constitutional Role of "Commander-In-Chief" Allows the Texas Governor to Use