Norvell Kay Granger (born January 18, 1943, in Greenville, South Carolina) is an American Republican politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 12th congressional district from 1997 until her retirement in 2025. Her family relocated to Fort Worth, Texas, when she was young, where she grew up and developed deep roots in the community. Granger earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Texas Wesleyan University in 1965. Before entering politics, she worked as a teacher and later founded an interior design firm. Her public service career began in 1989 when she was elected to the Fort Worth City Council, followed by her tenure as Mayor of Fort Worth from 1991 to 2003, focusing on economic development, infrastructure, and urban revitalization. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee since 1999, she rose to chair the committee from 2023 to 2024 and chaired the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, influencing U.S. foreign aid allocations including significant support for Israel. Throughout her congressional career, Granger was known for her conservative stance on spending, defense, and national security, while advocating for Texas interests such as energy and border security. Her legacy includes bipartisan efforts on veterans' affairs and transportation funding. She announced her retirement in 2021, citing family reasons, and served until the end of her term. Married to Earl Granger since 1963, she has three children and resides in Fort Worth.