Texas Governor's Unit Citation | |
Presenter: | Texas Military Department |
Type: | Military decoration |
Awarded For: | Valor, achievement, or exceptional service |
Status: | Currently awarded |
Description: | The ribbon drape is of blue, white and red stripes. |
Higher: | Texas State Guard Physical Fitness Ribbon |
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. The Governor's Unit Citation was authorized and approved by the Adjutant General of Texas in May 1979 effective same date.