On Thursday, June 3, 1971, House Concurrent Resolution 3 was approved which expressed its admiration for Audie Murphy's military and many other accomplishments. It also expressed its deepest sympathy condolences to wife, Pamela Murphy, and sons Terry and "Skipper" concerning Audie Murphy's recent death.

On Thursday, June 10, 1971, the Governor of Texas, Preston Smith approved Texas Senate Concurrent Resolution 3 directing the State of Texas to fly all flags on state buildings at half-mast because of Murphy's recent death.

On Thursday, June 24, 1971, Alabama House Joint Resolution 35 is approved. It authorizes a place of honor for Audie Murphy in its Hall of Honor at the American Legion Headquarters in Montgomery, Alabama. Alabama also claims Audie Murphy, on behalf of the entire state, as one of its own citizens.

On Wednesday, October 13, 1971, the Honorable Olin E. Teague introduced legislation which would name the recently constructed Veterans Hospital in San Antonio, Texas as the Audie L. Murphy Veterans' Memorial Hospital. The legislation was introduced approximately 5 months after Audie Murphy's tragic death.

On Thursday, February 29, 1996, the Honorable Benjamin A. Gilman, in commemoration of Saint Patrick's Day, paid tribute to the enormous and significant contributions made to America, peace, and freedom by Irish immigrants and their descendants.

On Wednesday, May 28, 1997, the Texas State Legislature pays tribute to the extraordinary courage and life of Major Audie L. Murphy.

On May 29, 1997, the Texas State Legislature respectfully states its support to the President of the United States, the President of the U.S. Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Texas delegation to Congress for a regular U.S. postage stamp honoring Audie Murphy.

On March 9, 1999, because of heroism in combat and the many post war accomplishments of Audie Murphy, April 10, 1999 is designated as Audie Murphy Day in the throughout the state of Texas.

On Wednesday, September 21, 2005 the Honorable Ted Poe, paid tribute to the great American warrior and patriot, Audie L. Murphy, who distinguished himself on the battlefield as hero during World War II.

On Tuesday, April 21, 2009 the Stephen Lynch, 8th Congressional District of the state of Massachusetts, under suspension of House Rules, brought to vote House Resolution 254, which recognized the contributions of Irish-Americans, including Audie Murphy, to the history and progress of the United States.The resolution, originally proposed by Congressman Carolyn McCarthy, New York, was approved.

On Thursday, December 01, 2011 the Honorable Geoff Davis, 4th Congressional District of the state of Kentucky, read from the House floor a speech commemorating the 67th anniversary of the Battle of the Colmar Pocket and the heroic actions of U.S. and Allied forces and soldiers, including Audie Murphy, who were involved in this significant military event.

On Monday, August 19, 2019 Texas Governor Rick Perry approves Texas House Concurrent Resolution 3 which awarded Audie Murphy Texas' highest military decoration, the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.

On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 during the first session of the 113th Congress, the Honorable Ralph Hall, 4th Congressional District of Texas, read from the floor of the House of Representatives into the official record a speech commemorating the posthumous award of Texas' highest military decoration, the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Audie L. Murphy.

On Tuesday, December 3, 2013 during the first session of the 113th Congress, the Honorable Ralph Hall, 4th Congressional District of Texas, read from the floor of the House of Representatives into the official record a speech celebrating the many accomplishments of the late Audie Murphy and the posthumous award of the Texas Legislature Medal of Honor to him by Texas Governor Rick Perry.