 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. In reaction to her passing, Texas Governor Greg Abbott posted an online tribute on X saying, quote, her legacy of public service and dedication to Texas will live on. Sheila Jackson Lee was 74. George Williams reporting.