# Chris Brown Honored by Texas Reps

> Chris Brown sparks backlash after Texas lawmakers honor him at concert.
- Title: Chris Brown Honored by Texas Reps · The Hollywood Reporter
- Summary: Chris Brown sparks backlash after Texas lawmakers honor him at concert. Texas Democrats criticized Chris Brown’s Congressional recognition as a well-known…
- Keywords: chris brown, texas rep, jasmia crockett, venton jones, congressional record, arlington, congressional honor, domestic abuser, Chris, Brown, Honored, Texas
- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-jasmine-crockett-venton-jones-texas-honor-backlash-1236705949
- Author: Kevin Dolak
- Published: 2026-09-19T01:46:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chris brown, texas rep, jasmia crockett, venton jones, congressional record, arlington, congressional honor, domestic abuser
## Honors at Arlington
Chris Brown received Congressional recognition from Texas Democrats.

> the multi-platinum singer’s separate contributions to music
## Who Honored Him
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Rep. Venton Jones presented him.

> for the multi-platinum singer’s separate contributions to music
## Controversy Swirls
Liberal texas democrats called the honor embarrassing and confusing.

> many found the decision to be an embarrassment
## Why Confused
Some questioned why a domestic abuser received congressional recognition.

> deeply confused as to why she honored a well-known domestic abuser
## What Happened Next
Texas Democrats reacted with anger online.

> red-hot rage at a decision many found to be an embarrassment
## Key takeaway

Texas Democrats criticized Chris Brown’s Congressional recognition as a well-known domestic abuser.