[1] The Texas State Guard Commendation Medal is awarded to acknowledge a service member for a specific service, accomplishment, or for the performance of a courageous, but non-life-threatening act that brings distinction to their unit.

On the obverse side of the pendant is a five-pointed raised star, one point up, 1 inch in diameter, encasing the design of the flag of Texas.

Over the top triangle of the five-pointed star is a banner that reads, "COMMENDATION".

On the reverse side of the pendant is a five-pointed raised star, one point up, 5⁄16 of an inch in diameter surrounded by a wreath formed by an olive branch on the right and a live oak branch on the left, surrounded by the words "TEXAS STATE GUARD" along the upper point and "TEXANS SERVING TEXANS" along the lower point, in raised letters.

[3] A bronze oak leaf cluster award device is conferred for second and succeeding decorations.