Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal
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TypeMilitary award
Awarded forService
DescriptionThe ribbon drape is of emerald green, goldenrod, and azure blue stripes. The medal is a white star within a circle of gold. On the gold circle are the words "Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal" and on the star is the image of the Lexington Minuteman Captain John Parker.
Presented byTexas Military Department
| Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Military award |
| Awarded for | Service |
| Description | The ribbon drape is of emerald green, goldenrod, and azure blue stripes. The medal is a white star within a circle of gold. On the gold circle are the words "Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal" and on the star is the image of the Lexington Minuteman Captain John Parker. |
| Presented by | Texas Military Department |
| Eligibility | Texas Military Forces |
| Campaign(s) | Texas Military Conflicts |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Established | June 15, 2007 |
 Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal medal ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon |
| Next (lower) | Texas Border Security and Support Service Ribbon |
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.[1] Subsequent awards are issued by a bronze or silver cactus leaf.
The Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal is a one-time award to any member of the Texas Military Forces who:[2]
- After 11 September 2001
- Served on active duty orders under Texas command (Title 32) or under civilian authority
- Satisfactorily in a mission for defense of Texas