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. Subsequent awards are issued by a bronze or silver cactus leaf.

Eligibility

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

After 11 September 2001
Served on active duty orders under Texas command or under civilian authority
Satisfactorily in a mission for defense of Texas

Authority

Issuing

The Adjutant General of Texas.

Legal

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.