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Texas Secretary of State [20] Joanne Herring (b. 1929) 2014 Houston-area socialite, philanthropist, and businesswoman [21] Kim Olson (b. 1957) 2014 President and CEO of Grace Under Fire [22] Anita Perry (b. 1952) 2014 First Lady of Texas [22] Ann Stuart: 2014 President and Chancellor of Texas Women's University [23] Senfronia Thompson (b. 1939 ...
Since women were first elected to the Texas Legislature in the 38th Session, women have comprised on average 8.5% of the Texas Legislature, with a low of 0.5% in 1923 and 1927 (excluding 1925 and 1937 when no women were elected to either chamber) and a high of 26.1% in 2021. Since the 38th Session, 8.7% of the House's 150 members have been ...
Nandita Berry (1995): [58] First Indian American female (and Indian American in general; a lawyer) to serve as the Secretary of State for Texas (c. 2014) Jolanda Jones (1995): [87] First openly lesbian African American (a lawyer) elected to the Texas State Legislature (upon winning a special election in House District 147 in 2022)
View history; General ... Women state legislators in Texas (121 P) W. Women mayors of places in Texas (31 P) Pages in category "Women in Texas politics"
Texas historical marker for Jane Long located at Fort Travis Seashore Park, Bolivar Point. Jane Herbert Wilkinson Long (July 23, 1798 – December 30, 1880) was a Texas pioneer. She owned boarding houses and a plantation in Texas. She is best known as the "Mother of Texas."
Some of the most incredible inventors, writers, politicians, & activists have been women. From Ida B. Wells to Sally Ride, here are women who changed the world. 22 Famous Women in History You Need ...
Eddie Bernice Johnson, first Black woman ever elected to public office from Dallas, first woman in Texas history to lead a major Texas House committee (the Labor Committee), and the first registered nurse elected to Congress. Julie Johnson, U.S. Representative (2025-present) Samuel Ealy Johnson, Jr., father of President Lyndon B. Johnson (1963 ...
Candidates from Texas House Districts 86 and 87, the 108th court, and the Randall County Sheriff’s race were present. Candidates from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals were also featured.