Texas Gavel Awards 2012 call for entries

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Teri Rodriguez

The Texas Gavel Awards are presented by the State Bar of Texas to recognize journalistic excellence that:

  • Fosters public understanding of the legal system
  • Educates the public about the law, the legal profession, and the judicial branch of government
  • Discloses practices or procedures needing correction in order to improve the practice of law, courts, or justice system

The entry deadline for work produced in 2011 is April 2, 2012. The entry deadline for work produced in 2011 is April 2, 2012. Download the entry form [PDF].

Winners will be recognized at the annual Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas (FOIFT) conference on August 10 in Austin.

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2011 Gavel Award recipients announced

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Teri Rodriguez

The State Bar of Texas today announced recipients of the 2011 Texas Gavel Awards honoring journalistic excellence that helps foster public understanding of the legal system.

Awards will be presented Friday, August 12, at the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas (FOIFT) annual conference in Austin. Read the press release for full details and a list of the recipients.

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