Currently holds the office of Texas House of Representatives - District 1 until January 13, 2025.
Candidate for Texas House of Representatives - District 1 in 2024 Texas General Election.
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Get StartedUnwaveringly pro-life. Learn more
He will always advocate for pro-life legislation because of his convictions, not politics. Learn more
Gary believes in protecting the lives of the unborn and ensuring they have healthy, loving homes when they arrive. Learn more
Gary VanDeaver has supported any legislation that increases our trust and confidence in the elections process. He believes it should be easy to vote and hard to cheat. Learn more
Pro-public education. Learn more
He has passed laws every session that assist public schools in areas such as reducing high stakes testing, decreasing bureaucracy, improving protections of student data, establishing fair accountability practices, and increasing focus on CTE pathways. Learn more
Gary VanDeaver has supported any legislation that increases our trust and confidence in the elections process. He believes it should be easy to vote and hard to cheat. Learn more
Gary is a member of the NRA and a strong proponent of gun rights. Learn more
Unapologetic supporter of second amendment. Learn more
As a proud gun owner and member of the NRA, Gary believes in protecting the second amendment. Learn more
As a son of Red River County and defender of private property rights, Gary VanDeaver supports efforts to protect the rights of Red River County landowners. Since his first campaign eight years ago, Gary stated his opposition to the unprecedented land grab represented by the proposed Marvin Nichols reservoir. His position has not changed. Learn more
SECURING THE BORDER: Since the federal government has persistently failed in its responsibility to secure the border, the Texas Legislature has had to step in, and Gary VanDeaver has been a part of those efforts at every opportunity. Learn more
Since the federal government has persistently failed in its responsibility to secure the border, the Texas Legislature has had to step in, and Gary VanDeaver has been a part of those efforts at every opportunity. He co-authored legislation that developed a permanent border security plan for Texas as well as legislation which attacked the problem of human trafficking and child prostitution. Learn more
Rural broadband issues are pervasive in our area of the state, and Gary VanDeaver has been advocating to expand access to this vital service for every citizen of his district. Learn more
Protecting religious freedom Learn more
As a son of Red River County and defender of private property rights, Gary VanDeaver supports efforts to protect the rights of Red River County landowners. Since his first campaign eight years ago, Gary stated his opposition to the unprecedented land grab represented by the proposed Marvin Nichols reservoir. His position has not changed. Learn more
Fiscal conservative Learn more
As a property owner himself, VanDeaver agrees that property taxes are too high and that the property appraisal process needs increased transparency and scrutiny. Learn more
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