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State Rep. Gary Gates
Republican
Previous Ratings on the Fiscal Index
- 2021: F
- 2019: N/A
Gary Gates is a real estate entrepreneur who began his career by renovating and renting homes and apartments. His business began with a single home to one now with 500 employees. Gates was first elected to the Texas House in a January 2020 special election. He and his wife Melissa and their children attend Grace Community Bible Church.