Kay Granger, a pioneering Republican congresswoman from Texas, died Sunday at the age of 83. Granger was the first Republican woman from Texas to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and served for nearly three decades.
A Legacy of Public Service
Granger began her career as a high school teacher and businesswoman before entering politics. She was the first woman elected mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, and the first Republican woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee.
First elected to the House in 1996, Granger did not seek reelection in 2024 and experienced worsening health challenges in her final months in Congress. She was a strong advocate for defense spending and championed the production of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in Fort Worth.
House Speaker Mike Johnson praised Granger as a trailblazer who broke barriers for women in public service. Granger’s legacy extends beyond her political accomplishments, inspiring generations of women to pursue careers in public service.
Original reporting: KTSA News/Talk (San Antonio) — read the source article.
