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Gary Gates

Gary Gates
RepublicanIncumbent
Running for Texas House of Representatives, District 28.

Background

Gary Gates was first elected to House District 28 in 2020 and works in real estate and property management. 

Current role
State Representative, District 28
Occupation
Real estate and property management
Education
Attended Ohio State University and University of Central Florida
Prior offices
Texas House of Representatives, District 28 (first elected 2020)
Website

Positions

Property Taxes

What is the candidate's position on property tax levels and relief?
Supports appraisal reform and a constitutional ban on a state income tax. 

Education and School Choice

What is the candidate's position on public school funding, education savings accounts, and curriculum?
Supports public schools, parental school choice and trade credentials for high school students. 
Voting record
Voted yes on SB 2, which created the education savings account program (often called school vouchers); the House passed it on third reading 86-61 (Record 300, April 17, 2025). 

Border Security

What role should the state play in border security and immigration enforcement?
Supports deploying 1,000 more National Guard troops to the border. 

Power Grid and Energy

What is the candidate's position on the ERCOT grid, reliability, and energy production?
Supports disaster response and recovery capacity. 

Abortion

What is the candidate's position on Texas abortion law?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 19, 2026.

Firearms

What is the candidate's position on Texas firearms laws?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 19, 2026.

Public Safety and Bail

What is the candidate's position on bail, policing, and criminal justice?
Supports tougher trafficking penalties and school security funding. 

Health Care

What is the candidate's position on Medicaid, insurance coverage, and health costs in Texas?
Plans to support prenatal and postpartum care. 

Elections and Voting

What is the candidate's position on election administration, voting rules, and redistricting?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 19, 2026.

District Priorities

What does the candidate say are the top issues for this district?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 19, 2026.

Transgender Policy

What is the candidate's position on Texas laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, facilities, and legal definitions of sex?
Not yet researched.

Religion and Public Schools

What is the candidate's position on religion in public schools, such as displaying the Ten Commandments, school prayer, and chaplains?
Not yet researched.

Religious Liberty and Faith Communities

What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities in Texas, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
Not yet researched.

Home Insurance and Housing Costs

What is the candidate's approach to home insurance rates and housing costs in Texas?
Not yet researched.

Money

Finance figures are being checked against official FEC and Texas Ethics Commission filings and will appear here once verified.

Endorsements

No public endorsements found. Searched Oct 19, 2026.