Texas's 18th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Texas. It includes much of inner-city Houston and the surrounding area and has been the Downtown Houston district s
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Sheila Jackson Lee was an American lawyer and politician who was the U.S. representative for Texas's 18th congressional district, from 1995 until her death in 2024. The district includes most of centr
Texas's 18th congressional district
…black woman elected to Congress from the South, who was praised by many for her powerful presence and oratorical skills. The district was represented by Sheila Jackson Lee from 1995 until her death in 2024, when the seat became vacant. Her daughter, Erica Lee Carter succeeded her for the unexpired term. Former Houston…
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Jackson Lee watches as Paul Ryan signs the First Step Act of 2018.
Jackson Lee and others using the "hands up don't shoot" gesture in recognition of the Ferguson, Missouri police shooting
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee questions U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan during testimony in a 2016 House Committee on Homeland Security hearing.