Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags flown at half-staff to honor the life of Congressman Sylvester Turner
"As a mark of respect for his public service as state representative, mayor, and congressman, it is fitting that flags be lowered to half staff," Abbott said.
Gov. Abbott could delay setting special election in Houston to help D.C. Republicans
Gov. Greg Abbott is in a position to hand U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson an assist as he manages a razor-thin majority of Republicans in Congress. With the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston,
What happens next to Sylvester Turner’s seat in Congress?
Turner's death raised immediate questions about the future of the 18th Congressional District in Houston, long a Democratic stronghold.
Texas Democratic Rep Sylvester Turner dead at age 70
Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas, who long served as the mayor of Houston, died Tuesday night at the age of 70.