Kay Granger, a pioneering Texas Republican, has died at the age of 83. Known for her transformative impact in politics, Granger served as the first female mayor of Fort Worth. Her political career spanned nearly three decades in Congress, where she made history by becoming the first woman from her party to chair the influential House Appropriations Committee.

Her leadership in the Appropriations Committee was a defining aspect of her career, steering fiscal discussions and decisions. Granger’s legacy is marked by her dedication to public service and breaking barriers for women in politics.