Dan Gattis, now in his third term, serves on the powerful House Appropriations Committee. As a member of the Budget Conference Committee he was largely responsible for creating a balanced budget while also providing a safety net for those who are physically unable to care for themselves. He also serves on the House Natural Resources which sets Texas’ water policy.

Gattis has received numerous recognitions for his dedicated and effective leadership in the House.

• Law and Order Award by the Texas District & County Attorneys Association
• Champion of Long Term Care by the Texas Health Association
• Champion for Free Enterprise by Americans for Prosperity
• Legislative Excellence Award  by the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas.