The purpose of the awards program is to provide evidence of public recognition of exceptional service or achievement of all current and former members of the Military Forces of Texas and the Association.

Any member of NGAT, in good standing, or commander of any TXSG unit may submit a recommendation for an award considered appropriate. A commander may submit a copy to higher headquarters with the request that a higher commander add his or her endorsement or comments to the recommendation. Recommendations should include, but not be limited to, a short summary of the nominee's achievements and a historical or biographical sketch of the nominee's military and/or civilian record. The recommendation should be in narrative form and signed by the individual recommending the award.

Association awards in order of precedent are as follows:

	Former TSGA Medal Presented for previous membership in the TSGA, the ribbon and medals may now only be worn on appropriate TXSG uniforms by former TSGA life members prior to the merger with NGAT. Life members of the association wear the hourglass device with the award.
The following awards are now awarded by the TXSG component of the National Guard Association of Texas.
	Sam Houston Award Awarded by NGAT for exceptional achievement furthering the aims and goals of the Nation, State, Community, Texas Military Forces, and the Texas State Guard component of NGAT. The nominee must be considered a visionary whose distinguished service was conducted with the highest military standard of integrity, leadership, patriotism, and professionalism. The actions of the nominee must include 5 years of service to Texas Military Forces or the Association. The nominee must also be a current member or associate member of NGAT or must be a current or former member of the Military Forces of the State of Texas. Second and additional receipt of this award is indicated by a gold star.
	James Bowie Award Awarded by NGAT for meritorious achievement and service in furthering the aims of the Texas Military Forces, the State, or the Texas State Guard component of NGAT. The nominee has demonstrated humanitarianism through the individual's generosity of time and self and whose distinguished service was conducted with the highest military standard of leadership, organizational ability, and skills for the betterment of others. The actions of the nominee must include 3 years of service to Texas Military Forces or the Association. The nominee must also be a current member or associate member of the NGAT or must be a current or former member of the Military Forces of the State of Texas. Second and additional receipt of this award is indicated by a silver star. There is not a separate medal awarded with the ribbon.
	William Travis Award Awarded by NGAT for distinguished achievement furthering the aims and goals of the Texas Military Forces or the Texas State Guard component of NGAT. The nominee has demonstrated loyalty by demonstrating a commitment to the organization, to the leadership of the organization, and the organization's mission. This service was conducted with the highest military standard of leadership and integrity for the betterment of others. The actions of the nominee must include 3 years of service to the security of the State of Texas. The nominee is not required to be a current member or associate member of NGAT or a current or former member of the Military Forces of the State of Texas but the achievement should be closely related to the security of the State. Second and additional receipt of this award is indicated by a bronze star. There is not a separate medal awarded with the ribbon.
	Juan Sequin Award Awarded by NGAT for distinguished achievement demonstrated by an act of valor which reflected favorably upon the individual and the Military Forces of the State of Texas. The act must have resulted in the protection and preservation of a life or lives or the preservation of property. The achievement should demonstrate the individual acted due to skills and training enhanced through the individual's participation in Texas Military Forces. The nominee must be a current or former member of the Military Forces of the State of Texas. There is not a separate medal awarded with the ribbon.