Texas Meritorious Service Award
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TypeMilitary award
Awarded forExceptional service and support
DescriptionPlaque in the form of a shield
Presented byTexas Military Department
| Texas Meritorious Service Award | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military award |
| Awarded for | Exceptional service and support |
| Description | Plaque in the form of a shield |
| Presented by | Texas Military Department |
| Eligibility | Civilians, organizations, non-Texas service members |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Established | April 23, 1970 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Next (lower) | None |
The Texas Meritorious Service Award is a Texas military award that may be presented to civilians, organizations, or non-Texas service members for exceptional service and support to the Texas Military Forces.[1]
The Texas Meritorious Service Award may be presented to civilians, organizations, or non-Texas service members for "exceptional service and support to the Texas Military Forces over substantial periods of time". It may also be awarded for "outstanding service and support on special projects and operations". Service members of the Texas Military Forces are ineligible, however it may be awarded to an organization with which a service member is associated.[1]