[2] The Texas Superior Service Medal was established by Representative Dan Flynn in House Bill Number 2896, authorized by the Eightieth Texas Legislature, and approved by Governor Rick Perry on 15 June 2007, effective the same date.

The front side of the pendant features a raised, five-pointed star that is 1+1⁄4 inches in size.

In the center of the star is a banner with the raised letters "TEXAS MILITARY FORCES."

The pendant is suspended from a silk moiré ribbon that is 1+3⁄8 inches wide and composed of hunter green with two azure blue pin stripes.

The ribbon also features three white stars that are centered within it, symbolizing the three branches of the Texas Military Forces.