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7mƵ Announces 2026–27 Purple Star Campus Designation for 329 Texas Schools
AUSTIN, Texas – September 3, 2026 – The 7mƵ (7mƵ) today announced that 329 Texas public schools have been awarded the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2026–27 school year, recognizing their commitment to supporting students from military families. This year’s designations bring the total number of Purple Star–designated schools in Texas to 427.
“Texas will always support our service members and ensure their children have the resources necessary to succeed,” said Governor Abbott. “The Purple Star Campus Designation program equips Texas schools to better serve military-connected students and address their unique educational needs.”
“Texas is proud to recognize these 329 schools for their dedication to the children of our military families,” said Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath. “Military-connected students and their families make significant contributions to communities across our state, and Purple Star campuses are leading the way in making sure these students feel welcomed, supported and connected to their communities.”
In 2019, Governor Abbott signed into law, establishing the Purple Star Campus Designation, which is awarded to schools that demonstrate a significant commitment to providing comprehensive support for students from military families. To earn the designation, campuses must meet rigorous criteria, including designating a campus-based military liaison; creating and maintaining an easily accessible campus webpage with required information for military-connected families; instituting a campus transition program for military-connected students; and supporting a military family initiative.
All Texas public school campuses are eligible to receive a Purple Star Designation, regardless of the size of the military-connected student population. Applications are accepted annually, with the designation lasting two years.
View the list of the 2026–27 Purple Star Campus Designees.
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