Awards and decorations of the Texas government are bestowed by various agencies of the Texas government to citizens, employees, or service members for acts of accomplishment, meritorious service, eminence in a field, or a specific heroic act.
In order of precedence, some civil awards may be authorized for wear on Texas military uniforms after awards and decorations of the Texas Military Forces.
The following is a list of awards currently issued by the Texas government:
Office of the Governor of Texas
Committee on People with Disabilities
Governor's Volunteer Awards
- Governor's Lone Star Achievement Award
- First Lady's Rising Star Award
- Partners in Education Award
- Service to Veterans Award
- Higher Education Community Impact Award – University
- Higher Education Community Impact Award – Community College
- Corporate Community Impact Award
- Community Leadership Award
- National Service "Make a Difference" Award
Public Safety Office
- Star of Texas Awards:
- Peace Officers' Star Of Texas Award
- Firefighters' Star Of Texas Award
- Emergency Medical First Responders' Star Of Texas Award
- Citizens' Star Of Texas Award
- Texas Best Awards (Crime Stopper organizations)
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