Gary Gates is a Republican real estate businessman who has represented Texas House District 28 since 2020. He is based in Richmond, Texas and serves Fort Bend County constituents. Gates runs a family real estate business that he says has renovated thousands of apartment homes and created over 500 jobs. He serves on the House Appropriations Committee and is Vice Chair of the House Committee on Urban Affairs.
Gary Gates was born July 22, 1959, in Richmond, Texas. He is a successful businessman in the real estate industry with his family-run business. Gates previously ran for political office multiple times before being elected to the Texas House in a special election in 2020, defeating Democrat Elizabeth Markowitz 58% to 42%. He has run unsuccessfully for Texas Railroad Commission and State Senate in previous election cycles.