The American Legion

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans organization. A community-service organization which now numbers nearly 3 million members -- men and women -- in nearly 15,000 American Legion Posts worldwide. The American Legion, 5th District, proudly serves the veterans, their families and the community in the Dallas County, Texas area.

Programs (partial list)

• Blue Star Banner Program
• Boy Scouts
• Boys State Program
• Flag Education
• Junior ROTC and ROTC
• Just Say No to Drugs
• Legion Baseball
• Oratorical Contest (Scholarship Program)
• Service at the Veterans Hospital

Come Join Us

If you are on active duty today, serving honorably, anywhere in the world, or have served honorably during any eligible war eras, become a member of The American Legion! We're veterans just like you, nearly 3 million strong, who care about America, veterans and their families and our nation's youth. To join, visit a Post near you or go to www.txlegion.org for an online application and to verify eligibility.

5th District Commander's Calendar

Click here to see the Commander's Calendar.

5th District Membership Report

Click here to see how the Posts within the 5th District are doing on their memberships objectives.

5th District Constitution & Bylaws

Click here to see the 5th District Constitution and Bylaws.

5th District Posts' Constitution & Bylaws

Click on the Post's number to see their Constitution and Bylaws. 111 - 184 - 275 - 453 - 507

5th District Meeting Minutes

Click here to see the 5th District Meeting Minutes.

5th District Legislative Report

Click here to see the 5th District Legislative Report and here for the Attachment.

Guides Used in the District

Sergeant-at-Arms Guide

Forms Used in the District

Click on the appropriate form:

Post Articles of Incorporation (Certificate of Formation for a Nonprofit Corporation)
TX State Form 401 (Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office)
TX State Form 802 (Periodic Report of Nonprofit Corporation)