Texas Scorecard

Biography

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.

Contact

Social: RepSylviaGarcia
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Addresses

Capitol

2419 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4329

(202) 225-1688
District

11811 East Fwy, Suite 430
Houston, TX 77029-1974

(832) 325-3150

Committees

119th US Congress
House Committee on Ethics
House Committee on Financial Services

Houston ISD Board Approves 12 School Closures After Heated Public Opposition

February 27, 2026

The vote was unanimous.
Toth Challenges Crenshaw for Congressional Seat Amid Potential Redistricting Shake-Up

July 16, 2025

Mid-decade redistricting begins July 21 to fix districts the DOJ flagged as unconstitutional racial gerrymanders.
Texas to Redraw Racially Gerrymandered Congressional Districts During Special Session

July 10, 2025

Four “coalition” districts identified by the DOJ as unconstitutional are targeted for redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Democrat Elected Officials Share Pictures With Violent Protest Sign

June 16, 2025

Houston City Councilmembers Abbie Kamin and Mario Castillo and U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia shared the threatening image on their social media pages.
Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Protests Kick Off Across Texas

June 14, 2025

Dubbed the "No Kings" protests, thousands are taking to the streets in opposition to President Donald Trump and his enforcement of federal immigration law.