Gary VanDeaver

TX House District 1

Republican Texas since Jan 13, 2015

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Issue areas

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Government Operations & Budget 62 Education 55 Healthcare 22 Economy & Taxes 19 Criminal Justice & Policing 18 Social Services & Welfare 15 Transportation & Infrastructure 14 Technology & Privacy 11 Labor & Employment 9 Civil Rights & Liberties 8 Environment & Energy 8 Elections & Voting 7 Housing 5 Agriculture 4 Gun Policy 4 Abortion & Reproductive Rights 3 Banking & Finance 2 Defense & Military 1 Other 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
TX House District 1 current Texas	Republican	Jan 13, 2015	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (1,558 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
SB 621 — Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of…	Yea	May 15, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 21 — Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.	Yea	May 15, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 944 — Relating to the public information law.	Yea	May 15, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 1113 — Relating to a waiver authorizing the application of pesticides for mosquito control by certain municipal or county employees in an…	Yea	May 15, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2867 — Relating to the creation of the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.	Yea	May 15, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 1928 — Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.	Yea	May 15, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1483 — Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency.	Yea	May 15, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 709 — Relating to the allocation and use of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education.	Yea	May 15, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 442 — Relating to a disclosure regarding flood coverage under a commercial or residential property insurance policy.	Yea	May 15, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 1063 — Relating to the operation of the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association.	Yea	May 15, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 683 — Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies.	Yea	May 15, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 646 — Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.	Yea	May 15, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 3106 — Relating to a requirement that law enforcement agencies enter into a certain database information related to investigations of sexual…	Yea	May 15, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 475 — Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.	Yea	May 15, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 362 — Relating to court-ordered mental health services.	Yea	May 15, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1142 — Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.	Yea	May 14, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 747 — Relating to the administration of the newborn screening program.	Yea	May 14, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 27 — Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous claims and regulatory actions by state agencies.	Yea	May 14, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 198 — Relating to payment for the use of a highway toll project.	Yea	May 14, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 979 — Relating to including cuttings as a form of propagation for citrus budwood and citrus nursery stock certification programs.	Yea	May 14, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 479 — Relating to the inclusion in the definition of a medical and dental unit of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin…	Yea	May 14, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1628 — Relating to the authority of coastal counties to adopt certain rules for island parks, beach parks, and public beaches; creating a criminal…	Yea	May 14, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 1326 — Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Military Department.	Yea	May 14, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SB 2140 — Relating to the amount of civil penalties the attorney general may seek to recover under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection…	Yea	May 14, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HB 2196 — Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages on certain property owned or leased by the Texas State Railroad Authority.	Yea	May 14, 2019	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (1,558 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (79 as lead sponsor)