Governor Greg Abbott has announced that 98 public schools in Texas have received the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2025-2026 academic year. This brings the total number of designated campuses in the state to 640. The program recognizes schools that provide strong support for 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 added, “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 when Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 1557 into law. The recognition is given to schools that meet several requirements such as appointing a campus-based military liaison, maintaining an accessible webpage with information for military families, implementing a transition program for new students from military backgrounds, and supporting initiatives aimed at these families.
All public school campuses in Texas can apply for this designation regardless of how many military-connected students they serve. Applications are accepted every year and each designation lasts two years.
A full list of the newly designated Purple Star Campuses for 2025-2026 can be found on the official website.
