Tan's service in the House has earned him acclaim and awards from several organizations:

2009 Champions for Free Enterprise Award
Texas Association of Business

2009 "Heroes and Champions" designation
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility

2007 Freedom Texas Conservative Leader Award
Heritage Alliance

2007 Rookie of the Year
Young Conservatives of Texas

2007 Top 16 Conservative House Member Award
Eagle Forum

2007 Champions for Free Enterprise Award
Texas Association of Business

2007 "Friend of the Taxpayer" designation
Americans for Prosperity

2007 "Heroes and Champions" designation
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility