High Country Times

In a recent audio recording, Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee used inappropriate language to describe one of her employees. The recording, which has been widely criticized, shows Jackson Lee using multiple profanities to describe her staff member in a negative manner. This behavior has been deemed "repugnant and not to be tolerated" by Congressman Greg Murphy.

Congresswoman Jackson Lee, a Democrat from Texas, has been in the Houston district for over 28 years and is known for being one of the "meanest" representatives, according to Fox News. She has also received an endorsement from Hillary Clinton. However, this recent incident has raised concerns about her conduct and treatment of her staff.

The audio recording comes at a crucial time as Jackson Lee is currently running for mayor of Houston. With elections approaching, she is one of 17 candidates vying for the position. In a recent interview with Houston Matters host Craig Cohen, Jackson Lee outlined her focus as mayor, which includes creating safer neighborhoods, improving streets, and fostering an economy that benefits working families.

Jackson Lee announced her candidacy for mayor in March 2023, shaking up an already crowded field of candidates. The announcement took place at City Cathedral Church in Houston, where she highlighted her years of service in the House of Representatives since 1995, as reported by NBC.

The use of inappropriate language towards her own employee has sparked outrage and calls for repercussions. Congressman Murphy emphasized that this type of behavior towards congressional staff is unacceptable and should not be tolerated. The offensive nature of the video has also been noted, and its release has shed light on Jackson Lee's questionable conduct.

As the mayoral race in Houston continues, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact Jackson Lee's campaign and her standing among voters. In the meantime, the Congresswoman will have to address the criticism and fallout from this audio recording.