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Rep. Sylvia Garcia Remembers Rep. Sylvester Turner

Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner (D), the former mayor of Houston, has passed away at the age of 70. His death marks the loss of an influential figure in Texas politics, known for his relentless advocacy and commitment to social welfare. READ MORE.

Rep. Al Green: "Last night I stood up for those who need Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Democrats will never abandon the fight to make sure every American has a safe, healthy, and financially secure life. #ISaidWhatISaid"

Rep. Greg Casar: "Representative Sylvester Turner was a dedicated public servant -- in the Texas Legislature, in the mayor's office, and here in the halls of Congress. I was proud to call him a friend, congressman, and most importantly, Mr. Mayor. My thoughts are with his family, as well as with the people of his beloved city of Houston."

Rep. Morgan Luttrell: "I am saddened to hear of the passing of Sylvester Turney, a fellow Texan and colleague in Congress. Leslie and I are praying for his family and loved ones during this difficult time."

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Trump is looking to cut over 80k jobs at VA because, per his advisors, they're 'not fit to have a job at this moment' [.] If ANYONE isn't fit for service it's a man convicted of 34 felonies."

Tarrant GOP Chair Bo French: "After watching the anti-American hatred of the democrats in congress last night, I couldn't help but think about the #txlege Speaker @Burrows4TX who teamed up with this same party to steal the speakership, then awarded them with more money and power than before."

Rep. Sylvia Garcia Remembers Rep. Sylvester Turner — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner (D), the former mayor of Houston, has passed away at the age of 70. His death marks the loss of an influential figure in Texas politics, known for his relentless advocacy and commitment to social welfare.

Democrats Defy Trump by Walking out of his Address — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — President Donald Trump (R) issued his first joint address to congress this week, which triggered a dramatic show of defiance from Democrats. In response to the address, a group of Democrat lawmakers walked out, citing the president’s broken promises and harmful policies.

BlackRock Reaches Panama Canal Deal — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — A group of U.S. investors led by BlackRock has agreed to acquire majority stakes in two key ports at either end of the Panama Canal, which was previously controlled by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison. The $22.8 billion deal, which includes dozens of other ports worldwide, comes amid heightened concerns from the Trump administration over China's alleged influence in the region.

Overwhelming Majority of Joint Session Viewers Approve of Trump's Speech — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Polls measuring viewers’ reactions to President Donald Trump’s recent joint address to Congress are signaling overwhelming support for the president's speech.

Green to File Impeachment Articles Against Trump After Outburst During Address — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — Representative Al Green (D-TX) spoke to the media following his removal from the House Chamber during President Donald Trump's (R) Address to the Joint Session of Congress last night.

Suspected Terrorist Who Killed 13 US Troops Extradited to US — By Texas Politics' Mateo Guillamont — The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the charging and extradition of terrorist Mohammad Sharifullah, also known as “Jafar,” for helping orchestrate the Abbey Gate terror attacks which killed 13 US military service members.

Nehls Moves to Censure Green After Trump Address Heckling — By Texas Politics' Jackson Bakich — Representative Troy Nehls (R-TX) has introduced a resolution to censure his fellow Texan, Representative Al Green (D-TX) following his display of heckling during President Donald Trump's (R) Address to the Joint Session of Congress.

Rep. Sylvia Garcia Remembers Rep. Sylvester Turner — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Rep. Greg Casar and Elon Musk bring Texas clash to D.C. stage — By Katharine Wilson for The Texas Tribune

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.