Named the “All-Purpose Player”
Dallas Morning News Editorial Board - June 2007

Recognized as a “Dallas Power Player”
Karen Brooks, Dallas Morning News - February 2007

“Rep. Dan Branch...has been a prime mover to overhaul the school finance system. He co-authored legislation to accomplish just that in this year's session...he merits election.”
(The Dallas Morning News Endorsement)

“Nobody represented their district better than Dan Branch.”
(Mike Hailey, Capitol Inside)

“Dan Branch, one of the most impressive members of the Texas State House”
Tucker Carlson (Host, CNN Crossfire)

“one of the real leaders of the freshman class”
Hon. Tom Craddick (Speaker, Texas House of Representatives)

"Rep. Dan Branch of Dallas resisted a lot of pressure and voted against the substitute bill... He voted against it because it didn’t do enough to help schools and didn’t cut property taxes enough. More power to him. "
William McKenzie (The Dallas Morning News)

“a 2003 Freshman of the Year”
Capitol Inside

“Honorable Mention, 2003 Top Legislators of the Year”
Capitol Inside

“He’s very articulate; he does his homework; he acts in a way that honors his colleagues and honors the political dialogue process.”
Dr. Cathy Bryce (Superintendent, Highland Park Independent School District)

"Colleagues from both parties say Mr. Branch is smart... with influence disproportionate to his short tenure...."
Pete Slover (The Dallas Morning News)

“Mr. Branch has accomplished much for a freshman legislator.”
Ross Ramsey (Texas Weekly)

“Branch is a key spokesman for House Republicans.”
Capitol Inside

“Branch is smart, a team player. Like Clark Kent, Dan is a mild-mannered attorney, who, disguised as a state legislator, fights a never-ending battle in Austin for Dallas.”
Steve Wolens (Member, Texas House of Representatives, (D) Dallas)

"Rep. Branch, a possibility for the Senate if Sen. Hutchison decides to run for governor. "
Lee Cullum (The Dallas Morning News)

"RISING STAR: Dan Branch lives in University Park, works in Austin, and can go as far as he wants."
D Magazine

“Both parties agree that Rep. Dan Branch has risen remarkably quick for someone who first held public office in January.”
Leif Strickland (The Dallas Morning News)

“His knowledge of every bill that could be important to us has been a blessing.”
Dr. Cathy Bryce (Superintendent, Highland Park Independent School District)

“Mr. Branch deserves credit for pushing [Robin Hood] when others were willing to let the school funding problem fester.”
Lee Cullum (The Dallas Morning News)

“a rising star in Texas politics”
Nate Crain (Dallas County Republican Party Chairman)

“…articulate, smart, and well-connected… ‘the complete package’.”
Shad Rowe (D Magazine)

“If you want to find hope for the future of Texas…talk to lawyer Dan Branch…”
Lee Cullum (The Dallas Morning News)

“By all accounts, Branch is doing a terrific job representing the 108th legislative District in Austin.”
Shad Rowe (D Magazine)

“A freshman with clout”
Park Cities People