Gary VanDeaver is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 1. He assumed office in 2015. His current term ends on January 12, 2027. VanDeaver ran for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 1. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024. On December 1, 2025, VanDeaver announced he would not run for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives District 1 in 2026.