Awards & Accolades

2009

  • 10 Best Legislators - Texas Monthly
  • Price Daniel Distinguished Public Service Award - Baylor Alumni Association
  • Best of Austin - Best State Legislator - Austin Chronicle
  • Texas Visionary Award - National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lonestar Chapter
  • Friend of Medicine - TEXPAC
  • State Leadership Award - Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association
  • Honor Roll - Texas Watch
  • Honorable Mention - Texas Classroom Teachers Association
  • Hero for Health - Marathon Kids

2008

  • Best of Austin - Best State Legislator - Austin Chronicle
  • Clean Air Force of Central Texas - For outstanding leadership on air quality initiatives
  • Champion for Children Award - AMERIGROUP and Austin Children’s Shelter
  • Legislative Advocate of the Year - Texas Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
  • Environmental Stewardship Award - TX Assoc. of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce
  • Texas Technology Champion - American Electronics Association

2007

  • Rookie of the Year - Texas Monthly
  • Certificate of Environmental Stewardship - Texas Interfaith Power and Light
  • Legislative Honor Roll - Texas Association of REALTORS
  • Star for Austin’s Children Award - Dennis Quaid Charity Weekend
  • Outstanding Alumnus Award - Austi Young Lawyers Association
  • Texas Promise Award - Texas Charter C.H.O.I.C.E.
  • Heart of Honor Award - The American Heart Association
  • Best of Austin - Best State Legislator - Austin Chronicle
  • Harvey Penick Award - Caritas of Austin
  • Distinguished Legislative Service Award - Texas Municipal League
  • Best of the Texas Senate - Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas (CLEAT)

Prior to 2007

  • Community Keepsake Award - Meals on Wheels
  • Best of Austin - Best Citizen
  • Austinite of the Year - The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
  • Special Service Award, Sierra Club, Lone Star Chapter
  • Texas Advocacy Award, American Lung Association
  • Highest individual recognition - The International Downtown Association
  • Impact Award - Downtown Austin Alliance
  • Leadership Award - the Texas Nature Conservancy
  • Building Bridges Award - The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
  • Favorite Local Hero - Austin Family Magazine