Upon her death on March 17, 2003, the Mexican American Legislative Caucus of the Texas House issued a news release, which summarized her legislative career. In 1993, she secured $460 million for the South Texas Border Initiative.
Upon her death on March 17, 2003, the Mexican American Legislative Caucus of the Texas House published an announcement about her legislative work. In 1993, she obtained funding for the South Texas Border Initiative.