Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon

The Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon is the sixth highest campaign/service award that may be issued to a service member of the Texas Military Forces.[1] There is no provision for subsequent awards.[2]

Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon
TypeMilitary award
Awarded forService
DescriptionThe ribbon is red, white and blue striped
Presented byTexas Military Department
EligibilityTexas Military Forces
StatusCurrently issued
EstablishedMay 24, 1999
Precedence
Next (higher)Texas Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Next (lower)Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal

Eligibility

The Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon shall be issued to any service member of the Texas Military Forces who:[2]

  • 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

Awarding

Texas Government Code, Chapter 437 (Texas Military), Subchapter H. (Awards), Section 355 (Other Awards), Line 5.[3]

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]

Description

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.[2]

Notable Recipients
Date Service Member Citation Reference

See also

References
  1. "State Awards". TMD.
  2. "JFTX 1-07" (PDF). TMD. August 1, 2009.
  3. "Texas Government Code, Chapter 437 (Texas Military), Subchapter H. (Awards), Section 355 (Other Awards), Line 5". Texas Constitution and Statutes.
  4. "Bill SB 643, Legislative Session 76(R)". Texas Legislature Online.
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