Houston Daily

Ninety-eight Texas public schools have received the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2025-2026 school 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 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 noted the ongoing commitment by stating, “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. To earn this recognition, schools must meet 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 specific initiative for military families.

All public school campuses in Texas can apply for this designation regardless of how many military-connected students they serve. The application process is held annually, and each designation lasts two years.

A full list of the 2025-2026 Purple Star Campus Designees is available online.