[1] The Sam Houston Award Medal is awarded by the Texas State Guard Nonprofit Association for exceptional achievement furthering the aims and goals of the Nation, State, Community, Texas Military Forces, and the Texas State Guard Nonprofit Association.

The nominee must be considered a visionary whose distinguished service was conducted with the highest military standard of integrity, leadership, patriotism, and professionalism.

The actions of the nominee must include 5 years of service to Texas Military Forces or the Association.

Second and additional receipt of this award is indicated by a gold star.

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