Concerns are growing about the health of retiring U.S. Representative Kay Granger. The Republican representing Fort Worth has missed votes in Congress since the summer.
The last time the 81-year-old cast a vote on the House floor was back in July is reportedly dealing with dementia and other health challenges.
In a statement from her office, Granger expressed gratitude for the public's concern -- adding that she's been experiencing health issues since early September that have made it difficult to travel to Washington D.C.
Granger previously announced she would step down after her current term. Her son tells the Dallas Morning News that she's living at Tradition Senior Living in Fort Worth but denied that she is in a memory care facility.
Granger has represented the 12th Congressional District since 1997 and was the first Republican woman to represent Texas in the House. She is being succeeded by Republican Craig Goldman.
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