Texas Conservative Coalition

• Courageous Conservative - 2011

Texas Association of Business

• Champion for Free Enterprise - 79th, 80th, 81st, and 82nd Legislative Sessions
• Fighter for Free Enterprise Award - 78th Legislative Session
• Fighter for Free Enterprise Award - 77th Legislative Session

House Republican Caucus

• Vice Chair - 2011 
• Guardian of the Rainy Day Fund - 2009
  

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility 

• Taxpayers Champion - 2009
  

National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

• Legislative Champion 2009
  

American Heart Association

• Heart of Honor - 2008
  

March of Dimes

• 2006 Award for Dedication and Hard Work to Save Babies
  

Texas Women's University

• Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication - An Outstanding Advocate for TWU - 79th Legislative Session

University of North Texas

• Texas Academy of Mathematics & Science (TAMS) - Honorary Alumnus - May 7, 2004
  

Denton Hispanic Chamber

• Recognition for Dedicated Service, Commitment and Contribution - August 11, 2006

The Rotary Club - Denton Texas - Thursday Noon Club

• Service Above Self Award - February 5, 2004

Texas Eagle Forum's Most Conservative Members - 80th Legislative Session

Texas 21 Legislative Caucus - Recognition for Dedicated Service

2001 Texas Ten Award - Free Enterprise/Free Market