Governed by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 437 (Texas Military), Subchapter H. (Awards), the Texas Faithful Service Medal is awarded to a member of the Texas military forces who has completed five years of honorable service during which the service member has shown fidelity to duty, efficient service, and great loyalty to this state.
Ribbons do not include the rack or pin-on backing.
https://tmd.texas.gov/texas-military-department-state-awards