AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently delivered the keynote address and presented awards to honor the service and sacrifice of peace officers, firefighters, and first responders at the 2025 Star Of Texas Awards in Austin. “What you all do for the State of Texas is incomparable,” said Governor Abbott. Additionally, the Governor noted the extraordinary courage and commitment of first responders who daily put themselves between danger and the people they serve. Established in 2003 through House Bill 1937, the Star Of Texas Awards honor and commemorate individuals who made profound commitments while performing their duties as peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical first responders. House Bill 1937 also designated September 11 of every year as Texas First Responders Day.