Ninety-eight public schools in Texas have been recognized with the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2025-2026 academic year, Governor Greg Abbott announced. This addition brings the total number of Purple Star–designated schools in the state to 640.
The Purple Star Campus Designation is given to schools that provide comprehensive support for students from military families. The program was established in 2019 when Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 1557 into law. To qualify, campuses must designate a military liaison, maintain an accessible webpage with information for military-connected families, implement a transition program for new students from military backgrounds, and support a military family 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.”
“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.”
All public school campuses in Texas can apply annually for this recognition regardless of how many military-connected students they serve. The designation remains valid for two years.
A full list of the newly designated campuses is available online.
