Politicians and constituents react to Dukes’ resignation,

“It’s a real talent loss to the Texas House of Representatives. Dawnna is smart and has the experience and the knowhow to move things that other members can’t.”

— State Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston

“She served a long time where there was a lot of good done on behalf of her constituents. The last couple of years have been unfortunate.”

— State Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin

“For once, Dawnna Dukes should put the district and the taxpayers first and immediately resign.”

— Gabriel Nila, Republican candidate for state House District 46

“Despite our passionate disagreements, @ DawnnaDukes made it fun and kept us on our toes.”

— State Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano

“I first met Dawnna Dukes in 1997, at an Austin Community College Leadership Luncheon event. I delivered a brief 10 minute oration on Norris Wright Cuney, the great nineteenth century black Republican leader. But my oration paled in comparison to the newly elected Representative Dukes, who lit up the room. “Nineteen years later I would like to wish Rep. Dukes nothing but the best going forward. I hope she and her beautiful daughter experience the joys that only family life can bring.”

— Facebook post by Fred McGhee, an historian and former Austin City Council candidate