The Texas Humanitarian 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 denoted by a bronze appurtenance starting with numeral 2.[2]

Eligibility

The Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon shall be issued to any service member of the Texas Military Forces who:[3]

  • Served on active duty orders under Texas command (Title 32)
  • Participated satisfactorily in the accomplishment of missions to protect life and/or property during or in the aftermath of natural disasters or civil unrest
  • When the event does not meet the criteria for award of the United States Humanitarian Service Medal

Authority

Issuing

The Adjutant General of Texas and a General Officer of Texas State Guard.[2]

The Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon was established by Senator Carlos Truan in Senate Bill 643, authorized by the Seventy-sixth Texas Legislature, and approved by Governor George W. Bush on May 24, 1999, effective same date.[4] Texas Government Code, Chapter 437 (Texas Military), Subchapter H. (Awards), Section 355 (Other Awards), Line 5.[5]

Description

Ribbon

The ribbon is 1-3/8 inches wide and consists of the following stripes: 3/16 inch red; 1/8 inch blue; 1/8 inch white, 11/16 inch blue, 1/8 inch white, 1/8 inch blue and 3/16 inch red.[3]

Device

Subsequent awards are denoted by a bronze appurtenance starting with numeral 2.

Notable Recipients

Date Service Member Citation Reference

See also

References

  1. ^ "State Awards". TMD.
  2. ^ a b "Texas Military Department Regulation 1-07, State Military Awards" (PDF). Office of the Adjutant General, Texas Military Department. September 10, 2022. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "JFTX 1-07" (PDF). TMD. August 1, 2009.
  4. ^ "Bill SB 643, Legislative Session 76(R)". Texas Legislature Online.
  5. ^ "Texas Government Code, Chapter 437 (Texas Military), Subchapter H. (Awards), Section 355 (Other Awards), Line 5". Texas Constitution and Statutes.
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