On August 29, 2019, West was sworn into the Texas State Guard. The ceremony took place at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas as part of the festivities of a Texas Rangers–Seattle Mariners baseball game. As per the policies of the Texas Military Department, West retained the same rank he held while in federal military service, lieutenant colonel.West, Allen. Profile , The Old School Patriot.Press Release. Pre-game Texas State Guard Swearing In Ceremony for Lt. Colonel (Ret) Allen West , Major League Baseball, August 28, 2019.
