Ninety-eight public schools in Texas have received the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2025-2026 school year, according to an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott. With these additions, there are now 640 schools across the state recognized for their support of 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 new designations: “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 by a law signed in 2019 by Governor Abbott. The recognition is given to campuses that demonstrate a significant commitment to supporting students from military families. Requirements include appointing a campus-based military liaison, maintaining an accessible webpage with information for military-connected families, having a transition program for these students, and supporting at least one initiative focused on military families.
All public school campuses in Texas can apply for this designation each year regardless of how many military-connected students they serve. The recognition lasts two years before renewal is required.
