Garnet Fredrick Coleman (born September 8, 1961) [1] is an American politician. From 1991 to 2022, he was a member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 147th district, located entirely within Houston and Harris County.

Mar 3, 2022 · Rep. Garnet Coleman said he's stepping down due to his long-standing health problems. But an incident last May landed him in the hospital and that's when he said he …

Nov 18, 2021 · State Rep. Garnet Coleman, a Houston Democrat who has served 30 years in the Texas House, said Thursday he will not seek another term to the lower chamber.

Dec 2, 2016 · State representative Garnet Coleman was born on September 8, 1961 in Washington, D.C. to Gloria Jones Coleman and Dr. John B. Coleman. Coleman was raised in Houston, Texas, where his father worked as the chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Houston’s Riverside General Hospital.

Nov 23, 2021 · State Representative Garnet Coleman has served as the State Representative for District 147 since 1991. Now, after 30 years, announced on Thursday, November 18 th that he has chosen to step away and retire at the age of 60, primarily because of health reasons and the current political climate in Texas and the nation.

Nov 18, 2021 · HOUSTON - State Rep. Garnet Coleman, a Houston Democrat who has served 30 years in the Texas House, said Thursday he will not seek another term to the lower chamber. Coleman, who has represented parts of central and southeast Houston in state House District 147 since 1991, told The Texas Tribune his retirement was based primarily on health reasons.

Incumbent Garnet Coleman defeated Matt Murphy and Brian Harrison in the Texas House of Representatives District 147 general election.

Jan 6, 2013 · Houston state Rep. Garnet Coleman has been at the forefront of voting and social justice battles for decades and helped lead the 2003 flight of Democratic legislators to Oklahoma.

Feb 18, 2022 · State Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston, will retire early from the Texas House of Representatives, the lawmaker has announced. Coleman previously announced his decision not to run for reelection in November.

Nov 19, 2021 · State Representative Garnet Coleman, D-Houston, announced Thursday he will officially be retiring after serving for three decades, citing health issues and a polarizing year of session.