TYLA Liberty Bell Application Form

PURPOSE
To recognize one outstanding non-lawyer in Texas who has made the most selfless contribution to his or her community to strengthen the effectiveness of the American system of justice by instilling better understanding and appreciation of the law.

ELIGIBILITY
Any non-lawyer is eligible to receive this Award. Judges and lawyers or other members of the State Bar of Texas are not eligible.

NOMINATIONS CRITERIA
The Award recognizes community service that:

• promotes a better understanding of government, especially the Bill of Rights,
• encourages greater respect for the law and the courts,
• stimulates a deeper sense of individual responsibility, so that citizens recognize
their duties and their rights,
• contributes to the effective functioning of our institutions of government, and
• instills better understanding and appreciation of the law.

NOMINATIONS PROCESS
Nominations must be submitted from a recognized TYLA affiliate or local bar association. Any individual, group of individuals, or other organization may submit a nomination to the local affiliate or local bar association for consideration. However, the local affiliate or local bar may only submit a single nominee for consideration for the statewide Liberty Bell Award.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Nominations must be submitted by completing this JotForm and including a pdf attachment with the following items:

1) Biographical information about your nominee—e.g. family information; membership/offices held and honors received in civic, church, and other community organizations; and profession or employment

2) A narrative of accomplishments and activities that qualify the nominee for the Award, focusing on the above criteria

3) Two to four letters of recommendation

4) One to four copies of newspaper articles, publications, awards, etc., supporting the nominee’s qualifications

Nominee's Name*

First NameLast Name

Nominee's Address*

Street Address

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Nominee's Email*

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Nominee's Phone Number*

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Nomniee's Firm/Business Name

Nominating Entity*

Nominating Entity Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Nominating Entity Phone Number*

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Nominating Entity Email*

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Submitted by*

First NameLast Name

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECIPIENT

All nominations will be reviewed by the TYLA Liberty Bell Award Committee, which will select a winner for approval by the TYLA Board of Directors at its board meeting, May 15-16, 2026. The award will be presented to the recipient at the TYLA Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting in Houston on June 12, 2026. The recipient will be an honored guest of TYLA at the event.

Award Application Form

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