diff --git a/libraries/model-networking/src/model-networking/TextureCache.cpp b/libraries/model-networking/src/model-networking/TextureCache.cpp
index 674e4dbe3b..ed1715219a 100644
--- a/libraries/model-networking/src/model-networking/TextureCache.cpp
+++ b/libraries/model-networking/src/model-networking/TextureCache.cpp
@@ -821,6 +821,7 @@ void NetworkTexture::refresh() {
         TextureCache::requestCompleted(_self);
     }
 
+    _ktxResourceState = PENDING_INITIAL_LOAD;
     Resource::refresh();
 }