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Eddie Bernice Johnson

Former US House of Representatives - Texas-30

District 30, Texas

Eddie Bernice Johnson (1934–2023) was a distinguished American politician known for her lengthy service as the representative for Texas's 30th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 2023. She was a dedicated member of the Democratic Party. Prior to her congressional role, Johnson served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1972 to 1977 and in the Texas State Senate from 1986 to 1992. She was the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus from 2001 to 2003. Beyond politics, she was a nurse, psychotherapist, and business executive, holding a Bachelor's in Nursing from Saint Mary's College and a Master's in Public Administration from Southern Methodist University. Her career began as a Chief Psychiatric Nurse at the VA Hospital.