Former Texas Representative Kay Granger Dies at 83
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Former Texas Representative Kay Granger Dies at 83

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Former Rep. Kay Granger, a Republican who represented Texas for nearly three decades, has died at age 83. Lawmakers announced her death Sunday. Granger held multiple firsts during her career: she was Fort Worth’s first female mayor and the first Republican woman elected to Congress from Texas. She also became the first Republican woman to chair the powerful House Appropriations Committee.

Granger's nearly three decades in Congress followed a term as Fort Worth’s mayor, where she served from 1995 to 2003. Her work on the Appropriations Committee gave her significant influence over federal spending. Right-leaning outlets emphasize that Granger “broke barriers” throughout her career and was a “trailblazing” figure in Republican politics.

No right-leaning sources reported any controversy surrounding Granger's death or legacy; coverage focused solely on her accomplishments and historical significance.

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