The Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal is a campaign/service award of the Texas Military Department that may be issued to service members of the Texas Military Forces.

[1] Subsequent awards are issued by a bronze or silver cactus leaf.

The Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal is a one-time award to any member of the Texas Military Forces who:[2] The Adjutant General of Texas.

The Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal was established by Representative Dan Flynn in House Bill Number 2897, authorized by the Eightieth Texas Legislature, and approved by Governor Rick Perry on 15 June 2007, effective the same date.

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