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Elected to her 14th term in 2022 by an overwhelming margin, Kay has earned her reputation in Congress as a hard-working, tough and principled leader on the issues that matter most to the people she serves.
A former teacher and businesswoman, Granger is the first Republican woman to represent Texas in the U.S. House. After serving on the zoning commission of Fort Worth, Texas, in 1991 she was elected the city's first female mayor; she served two terms. Early life. Granger was born in Greenville, Texas, and grew up in Fort Worth.
Since making history in 1997 as the first Republican woman to represent Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives, Granger has earned her reputation in Congress as an influential conservative leader. In 2022, Granger was elected by her colleagues to serve as the Chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee in the 118th Congress.
Mar 22, 2024 · WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, will step down early as chair of the influential House Appropriations Committee, she announced in a letter to Republican leadership Friday.
Oct 31, 2023 · U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, Texas' most senior Republican in the state's congressional delegation, announced Wednesday she will not seek reelection after nearly three decades in Congress.
Feb 9, 2023 · WASHINGTON – As the new chair of the House Appropriations Committee, U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, will be at the center of some of the biggest fights likely to bedevil the new Congress.
Nov 9, 2022 · Published 8:14 PM PDT, November 8, 2022. WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Kay Granger wins reelection to U.S. House in Texas’ 12th Congressional District. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting.
