Texas Purple Heart Medal
The Texas Purple Heart Medal, commonly referred to as the Texas Purple Heart, is the third highest military decoration that can be conferred to a service member of the Texas Military Forces. Subsequent decorations are conferred by a white enameled five-pointed star trimmed in gold device.
Eligibility
The Texas Purple Heart is conferred to any service member of the Texas Military Forces who was mobilized into service under command of the United States Armed Forces after 11 September 2001 and meets the criteria for decoration of the United States Purple Heart.
Authority
Conferring
The Adjutant General of Texas.
Legal
The Texas Purple Heart Medal was established by Senator Kel Seliger in Senate Bill 955, authorized by the Seventy-ninth Texas Legislature, and approved by Governor Rick Perry on 17 June 2005, effective the same date.
Description
Medal
The medal pendant has a heart-shaped design that is bordered by a gold edge, measuring inches in width. It features a white star adorned with a green wreath in its center. Positioned above the heart-shaped shield is a front view of the Alamo. On the reverse side, a raised bronze heart is situated beneath the coat of arms and leaves, with the words "FOR MILITARY MERIT" inscribed below it. The medal pendant is suspended from a metal loop that is attached to a silk moiré ribbon measuring inches in width. The ribbon consists of three stripes, starting with an inch white stripe, followed by a inch purple stripe, and ending with another inch white stripe. A large white enamelled five-pointed star, trimmed in gold, is mounted in the center of the ribbon with one point facing upward, measuring of an inch in diameter.
Device
The recipient of a second or subsequent decoration will receive a white enameled five-pointed star, measuring of an inch in diameter and trimmed in gold. These stars will be worn centered on the ribbon, with one point facing upward, alongside the star that was part of the original award. A maximum of four stars, including the star that comes with the original decoration, may be worn.