Texas GOP Congressman Ron Wright has died at the age of 67.

The congressman has been hospitalized since September due to complications stemming from cancer treatments.

Two weeks ago, Rep. Wright tested positive for Covid-19.

Wright, who was elected to Congress in 2018, represented Texas’s 6^th Congressional District – which was represented by famed former Congressman and Senator Phil Gramm in the 1980s.

Prior to Wright’s tenure in Congress, he served on the Arlington City Council from 2000 to 2008 and Mayor pro-temp from 2004 to 2008.

Wright gained experience in Washington politics by serving as Chief of Staff and District Director for former Congressman Joe Barton from 2000 to 2009.

Following Wright’s stint as a congressional staff member, Wright was appointed the Tarrant County Tax Assessor in 2011. He served in that role up until his election to Congress.

In July of 2019, Wright was diagnosed with lung cancer which led to a slew of complications landing him in the hospital.

His campaign office released a statement on his passing:

“Congressman Wright will be remembered as a constitutional conservative. He was a statesman, not an ideologue. Ron and Susan dedicated their lives to fighting for individual freedom, Texas values, and above all, the lives of the unborn.”

“As friends, family, and many of his constituents will know, Ron maintained his quick wit and optimism until the very end. Despite years of painful, sometimes debilitating treatment for cancer, Ron never lacked the desire to get up and go to work, to motivate those around him, or to offer fatherly advice.”

Congressman Wright is survived by his wife Susan; Son Derek; Son Justin and wife Susan; his daughter Rachel and husband Jeff; his brother Gary and wife Janis; nine grandchildren; cousins and extended family.

This story is developing. Updates will be posted as they are received.

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