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State Rep. Gary VanDeaver
Republican
Previous Ratings on the Fiscal Index
- 2021: F
- 2019: F
- 2017: F
- 2015: F
Prior to his election to the Texas House, Gary VanDeaver was a 33-year rural educator, serving most recently as Superintendent of New Boston Independent School District, in Bowie County. He began his career as a high school vocational agriculture teacher. VanDeaver eventually completed a Doctorate of Educational Administration.