Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon

The Texas Humanitarian 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 denoted by a bronze appurtenance starting with numeral 2.

Eligibility
The Texas Humanitarian Service Ribbon shall be issued to any service member of the Texas Military Forces who:


 * 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

Issuing
The Adjutant General of Texas and a General Officer of Texas State Guard.

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. Texas Government Code, Chapter 437 (Texas Military), Subchapter H. (Awards), Section 355 (Other Awards), Line 5.

Ribbon
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.

Device
Subsequent awards are denoted by a bronze appurtenance starting with numeral 2.