US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has officially endorsed Danielle Keys Bess for Texas State Representative in District 147.

Bess is running for the Texas State House of Representatives District 147 in the Saturday, May 7, 2022, special election to fill the seat recently vacated by Representative Garnet F. Coleman.

“Danielle Keys Bess lives, works and serves the community of District 147,” said Congresswoman Sheila Lee. “She’s worked hard with me and community leaders on issues that I strongly support in congress such as, affordable housing, opportunities for small businesses, supporting working families, voter rights, equal rights, improved public education, and better infrastructure for District 147. Danielle’s actions are strategic and forceful. I believe Danielle is the right candidate to send to Austin because she will stand up, work hard, and deliver for the constituents of District 147. Now it’s time for you to stand up and vote for Danielle Keys Bess and watch her work for all of us!”

“I am deeply honored to have the support Congresswoman Lee and ready to do the work necessary for the people of this district and the community I live and work in,” said Danielle Keys Bess.

Bess, who has also received the recommendation of The Editorial Board of the Houston Chronicle and the endorsement of the Black Women of Greater Houston Political Action Committee, has over 20 years of experience in community activism and government relations.

Bess is a Houston native, U.S. Navy Veteran and a Female Small Business Owner/Entrepreneur, with a proven track record of excellence in public and government affairs, conflict resolution, strategic communications, fundraising, project management and community outreach initiatives. Her reach extends to local, county, state and federal levels of government with prominent organizations and clientele including Obama for America (Houston), Sheila Jackson Lee for Congress Campaign (14 years), Annise Parker for Mayor, and Ron Kirk for Senate Campaign, to name a few.

She has served as a licensed Texas Real Estate Professional for the past 15 years at Womack Development & Investment Realtors and as a project manager and sales consultant for affordable housing developments that placed over 100 families in newly constructed single-family properties, with a 0% foreclosure rating.

She has assisted in disaster recovery efforts that focused on the rebuilding and/or remodeling the homes of many Senior citizens throughout Houston and played an integral role in community development projects, funded from both the private and public sector, that removed blight and created beautification concepts in spaces that were historically underserved.

Bess holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Texas at Arlington with Cum Laude honors, and an Executive MBA from Texas Women’s University.