In a press release issued on Monday, House District 1 State Representative Gary VanDeaver announced that he will not seek another term as the representative for Northeast Texas. The release states:
“After much prayerful consideration and discussion with family and close friends, I have decided that I will not be seeking re-election to the Texas House of Representatives in 2026. I will continue to work hard to represent the great people of HD 1 throughout the remainder of my current term, which will end in January, 2027.
The opportunity to serve in the Texas House has been one of the greatest honors of my life. owe a debt of gratitude to my wife, Pam, and the rest of my family for the sacrifices they have made to allow me this opportunity to serve. Throughout my six terms, I have been privileged to serve under the leadership of four outstanding Speakers, and alongside hundreds of fellow members who are some of the most selfless servant leaders the state has to offer.
