Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal

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.

Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal
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 byTexas Military Department
EligibilityTexas Military Forces
Campaign(s)Texas Military Conflicts
StatusCurrently issued
EstablishedJune 15, 2007
Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal medal ribbon
Precedence
Next (higher)Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon
Next (lower)Texas Border Security and Support Service Ribbon

Eligibility

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

Authority

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Issuing

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The Adjutant General of Texas.

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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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "State Awards". TMD.
  2. ^ "JFTX 1-07" (PDF). TMD. August 1, 2009.
  3. ^ "Bill HB 2897, Legislative Session 80(R)". Texas Legislature Online.