Rep. Al Green

Rep. Al Green (D‑TX) is a veteran civil‑rights advocate and longtime member of Congress, first elected in 2005. Born in New Orleans in 1947, he earned his J.D. from Texas Southern University and previously served 26 years as a Harris County Justice of the Peace. In Congress, he has focused on fair housing, financial oversight, and justice for marginalized communities. Green also led the Houston NAACP for a decade, expanding its membership and civic impact.