Gary Gates

State Representative, Texas · District 28

Jacey Ray Jetton, born on September 14, 1983, is an American politician and business owner who currently represents the 26th district in the Texas House of Representatives. Elected in November 2020, he officially took office in January 2021 as a member of the Republican Party.

  • Republican
  • Texas
  • Currently serving
Portrait of Gary Gates
Role State Representative

Current office, as recorded in the directory.

District District 28

The district this member is elected from.

Service since 2023

Dates of service on record.

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Biography

Gary Gates’ father was a talented Air Force pilot. But as he prepared to transfer to the U.S. Space Shuttle program, his father was murdered leaving 18-year-old Gary to support the family. Gary started by driving trucks but soon found his talent was in buying, renovating and renting homes and apartments.1

Gary built his business from a single home to now 500 employees. Gary thinks long term. He rarely sells his investments. Many of Gary’s employees have been with him more than 30 years. Gary Gates is a person who sets high standards and meets them.

We need people like Gary in the Texas Legislature. As an individual, he has cared for some of America’s neediest people. He has provided steady employment for hundreds and he takes on the most difficult tasks and succeeds. Gary believes that his success requires him to give back at a higher level.

Gary has the life experience to represent your values in Austin

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References

  1. Gary Gates, State Representative. house.texas.gov. Retrieved October 10, 2026.