The Texas Senate has passed Senate Resolution No. 518, designating May 14, 2025, as Texas Moral Injury Awareness Day in collaboration with the American Warrior Association. This resolution highlights the concept of moral injury, which refers to the emotional harm experienced by individuals who have either committed, witnessed, or failed to prevent actions that conflict with their moral beliefs. The American Warrior Association, based in Fort Worth, has initiated a public-private partnership called "R3: Respond. Restore. Resolve." aimed at addressing moral injury and promoting overall wellness among military members, veterans, and first responders.

The R3 program offers a holistic approach to healing by integrating emotional, physical, and spiritual support, providing essential resources such as culturally competent counseling and non-clinical preventative care. This initiative seeks to reduce stigma and enhance the ability of service members to manage trauma and de-escalate challenging situations. The resolution commends the efforts of the American Warrior Association in improving the well-being of those who serve the community and recognizes the importance of raising awareness about moral injury, ultimately aiming to foster resilience and support for first responders and veterans across Texas and beyond.