Overview
- The airport held a formal ceremony that made Terminal E the Sheila Jackson Lee Terminal E.
- A plaque on the arrivals floor now marks the terminal, with family members, city leaders, and aviation officials attending the dedication.
- The Houston City Council had unanimously approved the renaming in April 2025 to honor her public service.
- Speakers credited her nearly 30 years in Congress with shaping aviation security after 9/11, including the federalization of the Transportation Security Administration.
- The city’s aviation chief said she helped secure $125 million in federal funds for airport projects, support he said strengthened Houston’s role as a global travel hub.