AWARDS

LEADERSHIP AWARDS:

Texas Taxpayer Hero from Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

Top 10 Legislators from Free Enterprise PAC

Fighter for Free Enterprise from Texas Association of Business

"A Rated" and endorsed by the NRA

Endorsed by National Federation of Independent Business

Endorsed by the Houston Chronicle. Entire Endorsement is listed below:

"The Chronicle recommends Elkins for House of Representatives Oct. 17, 2008
Gary Elkins, State Representative District 135: In this Harris County district that includes Jersey Village, the Chronicle endorses incumbent Republican Gary Elkins. Recognized by the Texas Eagle Forum as one of the most conservative state legislators, Elkins serves as vice chairman of the House Business and Industry Committee.Elkins, who makes his living in the consulting, finance and real estate business, voted against the business margins tax that replaced the loophole-riddled franchise tax. He says the property tax reform measures did not even out the tax impact for business owners and has been a burden for Texas small business."