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Gary VanDeaver

State Representative,
Texas House District 1

Republican

The proof:

Gary cosponsored a bill that bans all abortions after 6 weeks, and authorizes citizens to enforce it. It includes exceptions only for medical emergencies.

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What to do now:

Tell Gary they do not represent you:

This legislator is dangerous. Their position on abortion is completely out of touch: advocating for some of the most extreme abortion bans being considered right now.

What to say:

Call your legislator and make it clear that they are going too far. Try to urge them to walk away from their most extreme positions.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Emphasize your role in the local community.
  • Explain why you do not agree with their position. Personal stories that exemplify the problems these bans would create are helpful.
  • Ask if they will protect the right to an abortion in such cases.
  • If they say no, ask them how they plan to fund more public childcare and maternal healthcare.

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The latest from Gary

Gary believes in protecting the lives of the unborn and ensuring they have healthy, loving homes when they arrive. He was a co-author to SB 8 (87th, Reg.), the “Heartbeat Bill,” in 2021, which banned abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. He also worked to help pass important pro-life legislation that restricted access to “abortion pills” and other legislation that closed a loophole that previously allowed minor girls to undergo an abortion without parental consent.

Jun 3, 2024

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This candidate was endorsed by the Life PAC, an anti-abortion organization, in the 2024 Primary Election.

Apr 22, 2024

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Sponsored HB 61

Gary sponsored a bill that restricts public funding for logistical support for an individual obtaining an abortion.

Nov 14, 2022

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This candidate was endorsed by Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, in the 2022 General Election.

Oct 24, 2022

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This candidate was endorsed by the Life PAC, an anti-abortion organization, in the 2022 Primary Election.

May 22, 2022

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Voted Yes on SB 4

Gary voted to pass a bill that bans all medication abortions after 7 weeks. It would also prevent the mailing of medication abortion drugs and add medically unnecessary reporting requirements for providers.

Aug 31, 2021

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Cosponsored SB 4

Gary cosponsored a bill that bans all medication abortions after 7 weeks. It would also prevent the mailing of medication abortion drugs and add medically unnecessary reporting requirements for providers.

Aug 6, 2021

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Sponsored HB 6

Gary sponsored a bill that bans all medication abortions after 7 weeks. It also prevents the mailing of medication abortion drugs and adds reporting requirements for providers.

Aug 6, 2021

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Coauthored HB 6

Gary coauthored a bill that would require abortion complication reporting requirements for a physician who provides an abortion-inducing drug.

Jul 8, 2021

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Voted Yes on SB 8

Gary voted to pass a bill that bans all abortions after 6 weeks, and authorizes citizens to enforce it. It includes exceptions only for medical emergencies.

May 6, 2021

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Voted Yes on HB 1280

Gary voted to pass a bill that creates harsh criminal penalties for providers who perform or aid abortions at all stages of pregnancy.

May 6, 2021

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Coauthored HB 1515

Gary coauthored a bill that bans all abortions after 6 weeks, and authorizes citizens to enforce it. It includes exceptions only for medical emergencies.

Mar 12, 2021

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Cosponsored SB 8

Gary cosponsored a bill that bans all abortions after 6 weeks, and authorizes citizens to enforce it. It includes exceptions only for medical emergencies.

Mar 11, 2021

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Sponsored HB 3760

Gary sponsored a bill requiring perinatal palliative care for pregnant women whose preborn child received a diagnosis of life-threatening disability and bans third trimester abortions except when due to medical emergency.

Mar 11, 2021

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Sponsored HB 3218

Gary sponsored a bill that would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks when a fetus has a severe abnormality and create a penalty for physicians who perform such abortions.

Mar 8, 2021

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Sponsored SB 1173

Gary sponsored a bill that bans third trimester abortions, with exceptions, and abortions based on disability.

Mar 8, 2021

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The Governor took a stand to protect life: “We need a law that ensures that the life of every child will be spared from the ravages of abortion.

Feb 3, 2021

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Sponsored HB 1291

Gary sponsored a bill that requires notices to hospital and healthcare facility staff that they are not required to participate in abortion procedures.

Jan 22, 2021

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Coauthored HB 1280

Gary coauthored a bill that creates harsh criminal penalties for providers who perform or aid abortions at all stages of pregnancy.

Jan 22, 2021

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This candidate was endorsed by Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, in the 2022 General Election.

This candidate was endorsed by Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, in the 2022 General Election.

This candidate was endorsed by Texas Alliance for Life, an anti-abortion group, in the 2024 General Election.