Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon
| Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Military award |
| Description | The ribbon is red, white and blue striped |
| Eligibility | Texas Military Forces |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Established | May 24, 1999 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Texas Afghanistan Campaign Medal |
| Next (lower) | Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal |
The Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon is the sixth highest campaign/service award that may be issued to a service member of the Texas Military Forces.[1] There is no provision for subsequent awards.[2]
Eligibility
The Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon shall be issued to any service member of the Texas Military Forces who:[2]
- Served on active duty orders under Texas command (Title 32)
- 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
Awarding
Texas Government Code, Chapter 437 (Texas Military), Subchapter H. (Awards), Section 355 (Other Awards), Line 5.[3]
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.[4]
Description
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.[2]
Notable Recipients
| Date | Service Member | Citation | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
See also
- Awards and decorations of the Texas Military
- Awards and decorations of the Texas government
- Texas Military Forces
- Texas Military Department
- List of conflicts involving the Texas Military
References
- ^ "State Awards". TMD.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Texas Government Code, Chapter 437 (Texas Military), Subchapter H. (Awards), Section 355 (Other Awards), Line 5". Texas Constitution and Statutes.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Bill SB 643, Legislative Session 76(R)". Texas Legislature Online.
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