The Texas Combat 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 issued by a bronze or silver star device.
Eligibility The Texas Combat Service Ribbon is awarded to any service member of the Texas Military Forces who:
After 11 September 2001 Is deployed outside the United States For a period of not less than 30 days Serving or flying into a hostile fire zone In support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and any future combat operations
Authority
Issuing The Adjutant General of Texas.
Legal The Texas Combat Service Ribbon 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.
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 Combat Action Ribbon
References