Deputies Jorge Martinez and Andrew Cavazos received the Star of Texas Award from Gov. Greg Abbott. They were honored during a ceremony that took place on Sept.

11, 2026. The event was held in Austin. Further details about the ceremony and the award are available from the source.

The Star of Texas Award was given to the deputies in recognition of their service. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office is the department where deputies Martinez and Cavazos are based. They were among the recipients of the award presented by Gov.

Abbott.