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Houston Mourns the Passing of Sylvester Turner, Beloved Mayor and LGBTQ Community Champion

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Houston and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, achievements that paved the way for his distinguished career in law and politics. His political career commenced in when he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives for District , a position he held for 27 years.

Members of Congress remember life and legacy of Rep. Sylvester Turner

Serving two terms from to , Turner guided the city through some of its most challenging moments, including Hurricane Harvey and the COVID pandemic. Under his leadership, Houston made significant strides in infrastructure development, flood mitigation and affordable housing expansion.

Rep. Sylvester Turner Says He’s ‘Evolved’ on LGBT Issues

Skip to content In response to questions about anti-gay votes a decade ago, Rep. You May Also Like Investigations The Adoption Trap Private foster care and adoption agencies in Texas are brokering contracts for moms to turn over their children in a murky legal world, spawning protracted civil custody battles.