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Mrs. Johnson represented Texas's 30th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2023.

Johnson formerly served in the Texas House of Representatives, where she was elected in 1972 in a landslide victory, becoming the first black woman to win electoral office from Dallas. She also served three terms in the Texas Senate.

Born and raised in Waco, Texas, she graduated high school at 16. She attended Saint Mary's College of Notre Dame, graduating in 1955 with her nursing certificate. She transferred to Texas Christian University, from which she received a bachelor's degree in nursing. She later attended Southern Methodist University, earning a Master of Public Administration in 1976.

Mrs. Johnson's accomplishments in public office are numerous. As a Texas Senator, she wrote legislation to: regulate diagnostic radiology centers, require drug testing in hospitals, prohibit discrimination against people living with AIDS, improve access to health care for AIDS patients, and prohibit hospital kickbacks to doctors.

Mrs. Johnson worked tirelessly to fight discrimination and strongly advocated investing in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

Thank you, Mrs. Johnson, for your years of service representing the citizens of Dallas. We are honored that you have chosen the Turtle Creek area as your new home.