The Civil Liberties & Civil Rights Section honors one Texas lawyer each year for outstanding contributions to the civil rights and liberties of Texans.
Past recipients of the award are:
| 2019 | Mark S. Whitburn, Arlington |
| 2018 | Chad Baruch, Dallas |
| 2017 | Meijken Westenskow, Dallas |
| 2016 | Eliot D. Shavin, Dallas |
| 2015 | Judge William Wayne Justice |
| 2014 | Ralph Brock, Lubbock |
| 2013 | Greg Gladden, Houston |
| 2012 | David Dow, Houston |
| 2011 | Shelia Cheaney, Austin |
| 2010 | Sarah R. Weddington, Austin |
| 2009 | David Dow, Houston |
| 2008 | James Harrington, Austin |
| 2007 | Judge Jerry Buchmeyer, Dallas |