Former Republican Rep. Kay Granger has died at age 83, according to reports. Granger was recognized as a trailblazer in Texas and national politics, including as the first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Before her congressional career, Granger served as Fort Worth’s first female mayor. Her public service across local and federal government was cited in coverage of her death as part of a career in which she broke barriers for women in politics.
Granger’s death was also acknowledged by House Speaker Mike Johnson, according to reports. Tributes highlighted her role as a prominent Texas Republican and the significance of her career in expanding women’s representation in elected office.