Ninety-eight Texas public schools have received the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2025-2026 academic year, according to an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott. This brings the total number of designated campuses in Texas to 640. The program recognizes schools that provide comprehensive support to students from military families.
“Texas is home to nearly 200,000 military-connected students attending public schools across our state,” said Governor Abbott. “The Purple Star Campus Designation program encourages Texas public schools to expand resources and tools available on their campuses to meet the unique educational needs of military-connected students and their families. Texas will continue to support the families of the brave men and women who fought for our country.”
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath highlighted the ongoing commitment: “By adding 98 new Purple Star campuses this year, Texas continues to strengthen its commitment to military-connected students and their families. With 640 schools now carrying this designation, we are ensuring that military children receive the care, stability, and support they deserve, no matter where their service takes them.”
The Purple Star Campus Designation was established in 2019 through legislation signed by Governor Abbott. To earn this recognition, schools must fulfill several requirements: appointing a campus-based military liaison, maintaining a dedicated webpage with information for military-connected families, running a transition program for these students, and supporting a military family initiative.
All public school campuses in Texas can apply for the designation regardless of how many military-connected students they serve. Applications are accepted every year, and each designation lasts two years.
