Texas Combat Service Ribbon Explained

Texas Combat Service Ribbon
Presenter:	Texas Military Department
Type:	Military award
Awarded For:	Service
Campaign:	Texas Military Conflicts
Status:	Currently issued
Description:	The ribbon is red, white and blue striped
Established:	June 17, 2005
Higher:	Texas Border Security and Support Service Ribbon
Lower:	Texas Cavalry Service Medal

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.^[1] Subsequent awards are issued by a bronze or silver star device.^[2]

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.^[3]

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: State Awards. TMD.
2. Web site: JFTX 1-07. August 1, 2009. TMD.
3. Web site: Bill SB 955, Legislative Session 79(R). Texas Legislature Online.