Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday, September 4, that 98 Texas public schools have been awarded Purple Star Designation for the 2025-2026 school year. Of those schools, eight campuses from four districts in the Region 12 service area received designation. 

Campuses Awarded Purple Star Campus Designation:

• Charter Oak Elementary, Belton ISD
• High Point Elementary, Belton ISD
• Lake Belton Middle School, Belton ISD
• Gatesville Primary School, Gatesville ISD
• Pathways Academic Campus, Killeen ISD
• Timber Ridge Elementary, Killeen ISD
• Willow Springs Elementary, Killeen ISD
• Lampasas Middle School, Lampasas ISD

Purple Star Campus Designation is awarded to schools committed to providing comprehensive support for students from military families. Campuses must meet rigorous criteria, including designating a campus-based military liaison, creating and maintaining an easily accessible campus webpage that includes 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.