Governed by Joint Force Texas (JFTX) Regulation 1-07, State Military Awards (dated Aug. 1, 2009), the Adjutant General’s Individual Award is awarded to members of the Texas military forces who, while serving in any capacity with the Texas military forces, shall have distinguished himself/herself by meritorious achievement or outstanding service, when such action or duty is extremely noteworthy but of a lesser degree than that required for award of a higher State of Texas decoration.
Ribbons do not include the rack or pin-on backing.
https://tmd.texas.gov/texas-military-department-state-awards