Texas Governor's Unit Citation
| Texas Governor's Unit Citation | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | Valor, achievement, or exceptional service |
| Description | The ribbon drape is of blue, white and red stripes. |
| Presented by | Texas Military Department |
| Eligibility | Texas Military Forces |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Texas State Guard Physical Fitness Ribbon |
| Next (lower) | Texas Meritorious Unit Award |
The Texas Governor's Unit Citation is the highest unit award of the Texas Military Forces.[1] Subsequent awards are issued by a bronze or silver twig of four oak leaves with three acorns on the stem device.[2]
The Adjutant General of Texas is the awarding authority for this decoration. A general officer must present it.[2] The Governor's Unit Citation was authorized and approved by the Adjutant General of Texas in May 1979 effective same date.[2]
Notable units
| 31 Jan 1993 | Texas Military Unit | 49th Armored Division | Citation | 1993-17 | Reference | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
See also
- Awards and decorations of the Texas Military
- Awards and decorations of the Texas government
- Texas Military Forces
- Texas Military Department
- List of conflicts involving the Texas Military
References
- ^ "State Awards". TMD.
- ^ a b c "Joint Force Texas (JFTX) Regulation 1-07" (PDF). TMD. August 1, 2009.