Texas Scorecard

Biography

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.

Contact

Email: Gary.Gates@house.texas.gov
Social: gatesfortexas
: GatesforTexas

Addresses

Capitol

P.O. Box 12910
Austin, Texas 78711-2910

(512) 463-0657

Committees

89th Legislative Session
Energy Resources
Land and Resource Management, Chair

Campaign Finance

Texas GOP Approves Censures of Five House Republicans, Stops Short of Ballot Ban

October 11, 2025

Five other censures were rejected, including one for Speaker Dustin Burrows.
Lawmakers Sign New Pledge To Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

July 25, 2025

The issue is one of the governor’s special session items.
Texas Lottery Commission Director Resigns Amid Scrutiny and Investigations

April 21, 2025

The lottery commission suffers another setback as lawmakers weigh ending the program entirely.
State Representative to Texas Lottery Director: ‘I Want My Money Back’

March 11, 2025

Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ryan Mindell faced a barrage of questions from lawmakers on the online courier issue and shady jackpot winnings.
Democrat Coalition Propels Dustin Burrows to Speaker of the Texas House

January 14, 2025

More Democrats than Republicans voted for Burrows’ speakership.