Houston Community Officials React to Death of U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee at Age 74

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston lawmakers offered their condolences following the death of U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died Friday at age 74.

On X, formerly known as Twitter, former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner released a statement on Lee’s death.

Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis released a statement on Lee’s death.

District F Councilmember Tiffany D. Thomas shared her condolences on the Houston lawmaker’s passing.

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham responded to Lee’s tragic death.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg offered his condolences on Lee’s death.

Harris County District Attorney Christian Menefee responded to the congresswoman’s death.

The Harris County Republican Party released a statement on Lee’s death.

Rep. Sylvia Garcia shared her condolences on Lee’s passing.