Purple Star Campus Designation

The Purple Star Campus Designation recognizes Texas district and charter schools that show their support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families. 

This special honor was created by the 86^th Texas Legislature through SB 1557 and further described in agency rule (19 TAC, § 61.1063), effective April 9, 2020.

Every fall, TEA awards the Purple Star Campus designation to campuses that apply and meet the established criteria (see below). Campuses that are selected will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display on campus or on the school website. Campuses selected will also have their designation featured on the TxSchools.gov web page. 

How to Apply

The Purple Star Campus Designation application for the 2024-25 school year will be open April 1, 2024 - June 7, 2024. Purple Star Campus awardees will be announced in Fall 2024. Please join us for our upcoming Purple Star Campus Designation application training webinars. We have two application training webinars scheduled. Please see the links below to register for the application training webinars.

SY 2024-25 Purple Star Campus Application Information

• Purple Star Campus Designation - Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) 
• Purple Star Application - Link to the SY 2024-25 application
• Campus Self-Assessment Application Rubric (PDF)
• Purple Star Campus Designation Application Training Webinars:
  • February 20, 2024 | Presentation (PDF) | Recording
  • March 28, 2024 | 10:00am-11:30am | Presentation and recording coming soon
  • April 11, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:30pm | Register
• *NEW* Have questions about your Purple Star Campus Designation application? Please join us for virtual office hours during one of the times listed below. Simply click on the link during one of the times below and we'll be available to answer any questions -
  • April 12, 2024 | 10:00am-11:00am | Join Us Live
  • May 10, 2024 | 10:00am-11:00am | Join Us Live
  • June 5, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:00pm | Join Us Live

Purple Star Campus Designation Awardees

New Awardees

• Governor Abbott Announces SY 2023-24 Purple Star Campus Designations
• 2023-24 Purple Star Campus Designation Awardees

Previous Awardees

• 2022-2023 Purple Star Campus Designation Awardees
• 2021-2022 Purple Star Campus Designation Awardees
• 2020-2021 Purple Star Campus Designation Awardees

Criteria at a Glance

1) Designate a campus-based military liaison that must:

• Support military connected students and their families.
• Offer professional development opportunities for staff members on issues related to military-connected students.

2) Create and maintain an easily accessible web page that includes information for military-connected students and their families.

3) Must have a campus transition program that includes:

• Introductions to school environment and processes.
• Student leaders or ambassadors should be support or sponsored by a campus-based staff member.
• Participate in organizing and hosting newcomer social events, facilitating guided tours of the campus, and accompanying new students to lunch the first week of school.

4) Offer at least one of the following initiatives:

• A resolution showing support for military-connected students and families;
• Participation in Month of the Military Child or Military Family Month; or
• Partnership with a school liaison officer to encourage and provide opportunities for active duty military members.

To see the Purple Star Campus Designation rule in its entirety visit:  19 TAC, Chapter 61.  School Districts, Subchapter FF. Commissioner’s Rules Concerning Veterans and Military Dependents. Division 2, Military-Connected Students, § 61.1063.