Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died at age 83

Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, died Sunday at the age of 83 in Dallas. Her death was announced by her son, J.D. Granger.

Granger had a lengthy career in federal politics, representing Texas in the House for nearly three decades before her passing.

Following the announcement of her death, tributes were paid by political figures, including House Speaker Mike Johnson.