Above and Beyond
The Medal of Honor in Texas Exhibit
Location and Purpose
The Medal of Honor Exhibit, located in the Capitol’s Ground Floor North Wing, honors Texans who have received the Medal of Honor and the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor. Discover more about these heroic Texans on the TX Medal of Honor website.
Launch Event
The launching of the TX Medal of Honor website and the digital component of the Capitol’s "Above and Beyond: The Medal of Honor in Texas" occurred on November 9, 2016. The State Preservation Board welcomed family and friends of Medal of Honor and Texas Legislative Medal of Honor recipients. The event featured remarks from Texas dignitaries highlighted by the reading of a letter from Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecelia Abbott. Medal of Honor Ceremony Letter (PDF)
