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, there are now 640 schools across the state holding this distinction.
The Purple Star Campus Designation is given to schools that provide significant support for students from military families. Nearly 200,000 students connected to military service members attend Texas public schools.
“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.”
“By adding 98 new Purple Star campuses this year, Texas continues to strengthen its commitment to military-connected students and their families,” said Texas Education Commissioner Mike 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 program was established in 2019 when Governor Abbott signed it into law. Schools must meet several requirements such as having a campus-based military liaison, maintaining a dedicated webpage with information for military-connected families, running a transition program for these students, and supporting at least one initiative aimed at military families.
All public school campuses in Texas can apply for this designation regardless of how many military-connected students they serve. The recognition lasts two years before requiring renewal.
