Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon

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

Eligibility

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

Served on active duty orders under Texas command
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.

Legal

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. Texas Government Code, Chapter 437, Subchapter H., Section 355, Line 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.

Device

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