Ninety-eight public schools in Texas 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 program recognizes schools that provide targeted support to students from military families.
Governor Greg Abbott highlighted the importance of supporting military-connected students, noting that almost 200,000 such students attend public schools across Texas. “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 emphasized ongoing efforts to assist these students: “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 by legislation signed into law in 2019 by Governor Abbott. To qualify for the designation, schools must meet several requirements: appointing a campus-based military liaison; maintaining an accessible webpage with information for military-connected families; creating a transition program for incoming students from military backgrounds; and supporting at least one initiative focused on serving military families.
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 before renewal is required.
