The Texas Governor's Unit Citation is the highest unit award of the Texas Military Forces.

[1] Subsequent awards are issued by a bronze or silver twig of four oak leaves with three acorns on the stem device.

[2] The Adjutant General of Texas is the awarding authority for this decoration.

A general officer must present it.

[2] The Governor's Unit Citation was authorized and approved by the Adjutant General of Texas in May 1979 effective same date.