Office of the Eighteenth Congressional District of Texas

119th Congress, 1st Session

The Washington, DC, office and the district offices of former Representative Sylvester Turner will continue to serve the people of the Eighteenth Congressional District of Texas under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Turner passed away on March 5, 2025.

See Press Release.

Interim Vacant Office Status

By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Legislative Information

Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions.

Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework)

The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. If they wish to continue with their case, they must submit a new Privacy Release Form. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to contact the nearest district office for further information and assistance.

To continue with your case, please complete this Privacy Release Form.

REQUEST A FLAG

To send the office a flag request, please fill out this form.

Office Locations

The staff of the vacant congressional office is available to assist you at the following locations:

Washington, DC
Office of the Eighteenth Congressional District of Texas
1318 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225–3816

District Offices in Texas
Fifth Ward District Office
2020 Solo Street
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 227–7740

Smith Street District Office
1919 Smith Street
Suite 1180
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 655–0050

Spring District Office
15651 North Freeway
Houston, TX 77090
(713) 691–4882

Other Sources in Texas

Texas Secretary of State