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Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died at age 83
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Key Points:
- Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas elected to the US House of Representatives, passed away at 83 after nearly 30 years of service, her son confirmed.
- Granger was a trailblazer, serving as the first female mayor of Fort Worth and the first Republican woman to chair the powerful House Appropriations Committee.
- She began her career as a high school teacher and businesswoman before entering politics, where she made significant contributions to crime reduction and economic growth in Fort Worth.
- Elected to Congress in 1996, Granger faced health challenges in her final months and did not seek reelection in 2024, stepping back from voting after July of that year.
- As Appropriations Committee chair in 2023, she advocated for deeper non-defense spending cuts amid budget negotiations to prevent a government default.
