Ninety-eight Texas public schools have received the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2025-2026 academic year, bringing the total number of designated campuses in the state to 640. The designation recognizes schools that provide support for students from military families.
Governor Greg Abbott highlighted the significance of this initiative. “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 noted the continued expansion of this effort. “By adding 98 new Purple Star campuses this year, Texas continues to strengthen its commitment to military-connected students and their families,” said Morath. “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 when Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 1557 into law. The law requires schools seeking this recognition to meet several criteria: appointing a campus-based military liaison, maintaining an accessible webpage with information for military-connected families, running a transition program for these students, and supporting a military family initiative.
All public school campuses in Texas can apply for the designation regardless of how many military-connected students they serve. Applications are accepted each year, and each designation lasts two years.
A full list of designated campuses for 2025-2026 is available online.
