Gary VanDeaver is a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 1. VanDeaver was first elected to the chamber in 2014. VanDeaver is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 6, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.

VanDeaver graduated from East Texas State University, now known as Texas A&M University-Commerce. His professional experience includes working as the superintendent of the New Boston Independent School District and as a teacher of vocational agriculture.

• Graduated, East Texas State University

• Graduated, East Texas State University
• Former Superintendent, New Boston Independent School District, Bowie County

• Graduated, East Texas State University
• Former Superintendent, New Boston Independent School District, Bowie County
• Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 1, 2014-present
• Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 1, 2018, 2020

• Graduated, East Texas State University
• Former Superintendent, New Boston Independent School District, Bowie County
• Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, District 1, 2014-present
• Candidate, Texas State House of Representatives, District 1, 2018, 2020
• Member, Farm Bureau, present
• Member/Teacher/Deacon, First Baptist Church of New Boston, present
• Member, National Rifle Association (NRA), present
• Former Member, Board of Directors, Future Farmers of America, Texas
• Former Member, Board of Directors, Red River County Farm Bureau
• Former Member, Bogata Rodeo Association Board
• Former Director/President, New Boston Chamber of Commerce
• Former President, New Boston Lions Club
• Former Member, Red River County Fair Association Board