Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal

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Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal
Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal.svg
TypeMilitary award
Awarded forService
DescriptionThe ribbon drape is of emerald green, goldenrod, and azure blue stripes. The medal is a white star within a circle of gold. On the gold circle are the words "Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal" and on the star is the image of the Lexington Minuteman Captain John Parker.
Presented by Texas Military Department
Eligibility Texas Military Forces
Campaign(s) Texas Military Conflicts
StatusCurrently issued
EstablishedJune 15, 2007
Texas Homeland Defense Service Ribbon.svg
Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal medal ribbon
Precedence
Next (higher) Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon
Next (lower) Texas Border Security and Support Service Ribbon

The Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal is a campaign/service award of the Texas Military Department that may be issued to service members of the Texas Military Forces. [1] Subsequent awards are issued by a bronze or silver cactus leaf.

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Eligibility

The Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal is a one-time award to any member of the Texas Military Forces who: [2]

Authority

Issuing

The Adjutant General of Texas.

The Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal was established by Representative Dan Flynn in House Bill Number 2897, authorized by the Eightieth Texas Legislature, and approved by Governor Rick Perry on 15 June 2007, effective the same date. [3]

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References

  1. "State Awards". TMD.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "JFTX 1-07" (PDF). TMD. August 1, 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Bill HB 2897, Legislative Session 80(R)". Texas Legislature Online.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)