The Texas State Senate: District 7

2012

Guardian of Small Business – National Federation of Independent Businesses
Defender of the American Dream Award – Americans for Prosperity
Houston West Chamber Recognition for his efforts on reducing the franchise tax for small businesses
Fighter for Free Enterprise – Texas Association of Business (TAB)
Servant of God Award – Liberty Institute
Best of the Senate Award – Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas (CLEAT)
Courageous Defense of Life Award – Texas Alliance for Life
Charter Appreciation Award

Senator of the Year, Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas
Guardian of Small Business, National Federation of Independent Businesses
Patient Care Champion Award, Harris County Medical Society
Public Education Leader, National Coalition for Public School Options
Champion for Free Enterprise Award, from Texas Association of Business
Taxpayer Advocate Award, Americans for Prosperity
Future of Education's Golden Apple Award, K12 Virtual School Network
Legislator of the Year, from Gulf Coast Chapter Independent Electrical Contractors
Recognized for untiring work on business tax relief by Houston Northwest Chamber and Houston West Chamber
Recognized for hard work on issues facing law enforcement by Houston Police Department
Recognized for service to Spring Branch ISD

Freshman of the Year Award, from the Texas District and County Attorneys Association
Surge Pro Nobis Award, from the Texas Municipal Police Association
Fighter for Free Enterprise Award, from the Texas Association of Business
Honored by the Texas Home School Coalition on behalf of Dan's support for home school graduates to be eligible for B-On-Time Loans