The Texas Combat Service Ribbon is a campaign/service award of the Texas Military Department that may be issued to a service member of the Texas Military Forces.[1] Subsequent awards are issued by a bronze or silver star device.[2]
| Texas Combat Service Ribbon | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Military award |
| Awarded for | Service |
| Description | The ribbon is red, white and blue striped |
| Presented by | Texas Military Department |
| Eligibility | Texas Military Forces |
| Campaign(s) | Texas Military Conflicts |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Established | June 17, 2005 |
  Award Devices | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Texas Border Security and Support Service Ribbon |
| Next (lower) | Texas Cavalry Service Medal |
Eligibility
editThe Texas Combat Service Ribbon is awarded to any service member of the Texas Military Forces who:[2]
- After 11 September 2001
- Is deployed outside the United States
- For a period of not less than 30 days
- Serving or flying into a hostile fire zone
- In support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and any future combat operations
Authority
editIssuing
editThe Adjutant General of Texas.
Legal
editThe Texas Combat Service Ribbon was established by Senator Kel Seliger in Senate Bill 955, authorized by the Seventy-ninth Texas Legislature, and approved by Governor Rick Perry on 17 June 2005, effective the same date.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "State Awards". TMD.
- ^ a b "JFTX 1-07" (PDF). TMD. August 1, 2009.
- ^ "Bill SB 955, Legislative Session 79(R)". Texas Legislature Online.