 Texas lawmaker Sheila Jackson Lee has died. The long-serving, often outspoken Democrat was diagnosed last month with pancreatic cancer, after which she wrote in a statement in part, quote, my adult life has been defined by my faith in God, my love for humanity, and my commitment to public service, unquote. She had represented her Houston-based district since 1995. From the beginning of her tenure in Congress, she served on the high-profile House Judiciary Committee until 2019.