Sylvester Turner, Texas State Capitol and Houston

Former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner lies in honor at Texas State Capitol
A longtime public servant, Turner served in the Texas House of Representatives for many years before he was elected Houston’s mayor in 2016 and 2020.
Sylvester Turner carried into Texas Capitol to lie in state as tributes pour out
State lawmakers offered up tributes to the late Houston mayor, congressman and former Texas House member ahead of his memorial on Saturday.
The Late US Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas to Lie in State in Houston
The congressman served as Houston mayor for eight years before he was elected to the House in November to fill the seat held by longtime Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died in July. Prior to becoming mayor,
The late US Rep. Sylvester Turner is honored by mourners as he lies in state
Mourners are gathering to honor the late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas as he lies in state at Houston's city hall
Former Mayor Sylvester Turner to lie in state in Houston, Austin ahead of funeral this week
Turner served as the 62nd mayor of Houston. He was elected to represent the 18th Congressional District of Texas in 2024, filling a seat formerly left by Sheila Jackson Lee, who died last year.
How to pay respects as late Houston mayor Sylvester Turner lies in state
The City of Houston is remembering the late Sylvester Turner - the former mayor of Houston who won election last November to fill late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's seat in District 18. He died Wednesday,
Rep. Sylvester Turner to lie in state at Houston City Hall
The city of Houston will honor the life of former mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner today. Turner's body will lie in state at City hall, giving the public their final chances to say goodbye.
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