Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver, a Private School Voucher Holdout, Won’t Seek Reelection

Rep. Gary VanDeaver will not seek reelection to Texas State House

NEW BOSTON, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – Texas State Representative Gary VanDeaver has served House District One since 2015, but now he has announced that his sixth term will be his last. "I have decided, after much thoughtfulness and discussions with my family and close friends, that the time is right. So I made the decision that I [...]

East Texas State Rep. Gary VanDeaver not seeking reelection in 2026

NEW BOSTON, Texas (KETK) - East Texas State Rep. Gary VanDeaver of New Boston said on Monday that he won't be running for reelection in Texas House District 1 in 2026. VanDeaver's announcement comes less than two months after the Republican Party of Texas officially penalized him for making votes and taking actions against party [...]

Censured Lawmaker Gary VanDeaver Won’t Seek Re-Election

After voting against school choice in the 2023 session, VanDeaver was forced into a primary runoff after Abbott endorsed one of his opponents. The post Censured Lawmaker Gary VanDeaver Won’t Seek Re-Election appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

Gary Van Deaver won’t seek Texas House reelection in 2026

VanDeaver, who represents northeast Texas, was one of two House Republicans to oppose a school voucher program this year after he narrowly beat a pro-voucher primary challenger in 2024.

Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver, a private school voucher holdout, won’t seek reelection

VanDeaver, who represents northeast Texas, was one of two House Republicans to oppose a school voucher program this year.

VanDeaver announces he will not seek re-election in 2026

Monday morning it was officially announced that current Texas House District 1 representative Gary VanDeaver will not be seeking re-election once his current term expires.