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]
| Texas Humanitarian 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 | May 24, 1999 |
 Award device | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Texas Desert Shield-Desert Storm Campaign Medal |
| Next (lower) | Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal |
Eligibility
editThe 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
editIssuing
editThe Adjutant General of Texas and a General Officer of Texas State Guard.[2]
Legal
editThe 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
editRibbon
editThe 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
editSubsequent awards are denoted by a bronze appurtenance starting with numeral 2.
Notable Recipients
edit| Date | Service Member | Citation | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "State Awards". TMD.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "JFTX 1-07" (PDF). TMD. August 1, 2009.
- ^ "Bill SB 643, Legislative Session 76(R)". Texas Legislature Online.
- ^ "Texas Government Code, Chapter 437 (Texas Military), Subchapter H. (Awards), Section 355 (Other Awards), Line 5". Texas Constitution and Statutes.