Biography & Current Office
Background & current office
Sylvia R. Garcia is a Democratic representative from Texas serving the 29th District. The House Historian records her House service beginning in January 2019 and continuing through the 119th Congress.
Before Congress, Garcia worked as a lawyer and social worker and served as a Houston municipal judge, Houston city controller, Harris County commissioner and Texas state senator. She was one of the House managers in President Trump’s first Senate impeachment trial.
In the 119th Congress, Garcia serves on the House Financial Services Committee and House Ethics Committee. Her office lists Financial Services subcommittee work in Oversight and Investigations and Housing and Insurance.
Editorial research reviewed: August 21, 2026. Public-record fields continue to refresh independently from official chamber sources.
Public record
Current seat & contact information
- Chamber
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Representation
- Texas · District 29
- Party
- Democratic
- Birth date
- September 6, 1950
- Washington phone
- (202) 225-1688
- Office
- 2419 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4329
Committees & Leadership
Current leadership and reviewed committee roles
Leadership / institutional roles
- Vice Ranking Member — House Financial Services Committee
Reviewed committee assignments
- House Committee on Financial Services
- House Committee on Ethics
Recent Recorded Votes
Official recorded-vote record
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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation
Legislation & official congressional activity
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Claims & Evidence
Evidence tracker
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