“Branch... is one of the area's most powerful lawmakers. He is the chairman of the House's higher education committee and a member of the Legislative Budget Board, which tracks state spending. He's also co-chairman of the Dallas-area delegation to the Legislature. ”
(The Dallas Morning News - October 2009)

“The Dallas Republican's greatest achievement was passing the plan to develop more Tier One universities.”
(The Dallas Morning News - June 2009)

“...there was nothing common about the praise that Branch generated from his colleagues in the House on both sides of the aisle during by far his best session yet as a state legislator."
(Capitol Inside - June 2009)

“The results of the higher education legislation you carried will move Texas forward for years to come. You have made a profound impact on the state.”
(Note from Texas House Speaker Joe Straus - June 2009)

“Best Legislators, Rep. Dan Branch...for putting Texas on the path to developing more top-tier universities.”
(Texas Monthly - "Best and Worst Legislators of 2009")

“As the House Higher Education Committee chairman who happened to be Speaker Joe Straus' best friend in the Legislature, Branch scored a major victory when he worked diligently with a diverse group of House members to fashion a compromise on a top ten percent college admissions rule..."
(Capitol Inside - June 2009)

“Rep. Dan Branch has built a strong legislative résumé. Returning him to Austin for his fourth two-year term should pay dividends to the region and state. ”
(The Dallas Morning News Endorsement - September 2008)

“...one of the area's most influential House members”
Gromer Jeffers (The Dallas Morning News - September 2007)

“It's a good day when a bright, upwardly mobile state legislator like Dan Branch goes on record in support of recorded votes. We salute Mr. Branch”
(The Dallas Morning News Editorial)

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

Recognized as a “Dallas Power Player”
Karen Brooks (The 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