Star of Texas

The Star of Texas Awards is a prestigious American law enforcement medal and award of the State of Texas that was designed to honor Texas peace officers (law enforcement officers), firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and federal law enforcement officers who have lost their lives or sustained serious injuries while performing their duties. The award also extends to private citizens who have been killed or seriously injured while aiding a Texas peace officer, firefighter, or emergency medical first responder in the line of duty. The award is typically handed out by the Governor of Texas in Austin, Texas on September 11 each year.

The Star of Texas Awards were established in 2003, and have been presented to more than 712 killed or injured Texas First Responders.