Turner, who spent nearly three decades in the Texas House and died last week, was remembered as a passionate Democrat committed to working across the aisle.

State lawmakers on Thursday formally honored Sylvester Turner, adding to the parade of tributes that have poured out since his death last week and ahead of his memorial on Saturday in Houston. Turner,

Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was born and raised in Acres Homes. His body was taken to Austin where lawmakers could pay their respects.