Ninety-eight Texas schools earn Purple Star status for supporting military-connected students

Ninety-eight Texas public schools have received the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2025-2026 school year, bringing the total number of designated campuses in the state to 640. The designation recognizes schools that provide comprehensive support to students from military families.

Governor Greg Abbott commented on the announcement, stating, "Texas is home to nearly 200,000 military-connected students attending public schools across our state. 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 added, “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. To qualify for this recognition, schools must meet several criteria: appointing a campus-based military liaison; maintaining an accessible webpage with information for military-connected families; implementing a transition program for these students; and supporting at least one initiative aimed at helping military families.

All public school campuses in Texas can apply for this two-year designation regardless of how many military-connected students they serve. Applications are accepted annually.