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US Rep. Sylvia Garcia

(Jan 3, 2023 - Jan 3, 2025)
Democrat
US House 29

About US Rep. Sylvia Garcia

Sylvia Garcia was born in Palito Blanco, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree in social work and political science from Texas Woman's University and a J.D. from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. Garcia’s career experience includes working as a social worker and a legal aid lawyer. She served as director and presiding judge of the Houston Municipal System. Garcia was elected city controller in Houston and the Harris County Commissioner's Court. She served in the Texas State Senate, representing District 6, from 2013 to 2018. She was first elected to the chamber in a special election on March 2, 2013.

Committee Assignments

118th US Congress
House Committee on Financial Services
House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government

Offices

Capitol
2419 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4329
p: (202) 225-1688
District
11811 East Fwy, Suite 430
Houston, TX 77029-1974
p: (832) 325-3150