Ninety-eight public schools in Texas have been recognized with the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2025-2026 academic year, according to an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott. With these additions, a total of 640 schools across the state now hold this designation, which highlights their efforts to support students from military families.
“Texas is home to nearly 200,000 military-connected students attending public schools across our state,” said Governor Abbott. “The Purple Star Campus Designation program encourages Texas public schools to expand resources and tools available on their campuses to meet the unique educational needs of military-connected students and their families. Texas will continue to support the families of the brave men and women who fought for our country.”
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath also commented on the expansion of the program: “By adding 98 new Purple Star campuses this year, Texas continues to strengthen its commitment to military-connected students and their families. With 640 schools now carrying this designation, we are ensuring that military children receive the care, stability, and support they deserve, no matter where their service takes them.”
The Purple Star Campus Designation was established in 2019 after Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 1557 into law. The award recognizes schools that demonstrate strong support for students from military families by meeting several criteria. These include appointing a campus-based military liaison, maintaining a dedicated webpage with information for military-connected families, implementing a transition program for new students from military backgrounds, and supporting at least one initiative for military families.
All public school campuses in Texas can apply for the designation regardless of how many military-connected students they serve. The recognition lasts two years and applications are accepted annually.
A complete list of designated campuses is available online at https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/news-and-multimedia/correspondence/taa-letters/purple-star-campus-designation-2025-2026-awardees.
