Purple Star Campus Designation

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TEA will begin accepting applications for the SY 2025-26 school year in mid/late Spring 2025.

Purple Star Campus Designation Application Interest Meeting | March 19, 2025 @ 1:00 PM | Registration Link


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 86th 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 2025–26 school year will be open in Spring 2025. Purple Star Campus awardees will be announced in Fall 2025. More information will be forthcoming.

SY 2025-26 Purple Star Campus Application Information

  • Purple Star Campus Designation Application Interest Meeting | March 19, 2025 @ 1:00 PM | Registration Link
  • More information to come soon.

Previously Released Resources from the 2024-25 SY PSCD Application

The following are some resources that were helpful for applicants who were applying for the 24-25 school year. 

Purple Star Campus Designation Awardees

New Awardees

Previous 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 supported 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.