Tag Archives: Stand With Texas Women

Davis Campaign Posts Impressive Numbers

In the constant back and forth of a heated election season, there's a lot of focus placed on fundraising totals. Particularly in large races, it seems nearly impossible for a campaign to have true credibility without posting huge numbers. Thankfully for Texas Gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis, that hurdle has been cleared. The Democrat has shown … Continue Reading ››

Van de Putte Bests Patrick in Latest Fundraising Haul

It's been a good month for the Senator from San Antonio, as Alex Ura of the Texas Tribune reports...
Democratic state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte and Republican state Sen. Dan Patrick, who are facing off in a fiery race for lieutenant governor, have both raised about $1 million since the end of May … Continue Reading ››

Would Greg Abbott Ban Birth Control in Texas?

Greg Abbott is against birth control, and he's not trying to hide it from anyone. After yesterday's SCOTUS decision ruling that Hobby Lobby did not have to sponsor contraception healthcare for its employees, the Republican Gubernatorial candidate immediately rejoiced at the notion of a legal company gaining the right to discriminate against women on "religious … Continue Reading ››

Brookshires, Kroger Don’t Support Equal Pay for Texas Women

Sad, but very true. This shocking story came from Patricia Kilday Hart at the Houston Chronicle...

Gov. Rick Perry vetoed a bill that would have let victims of wage discrimination sue in state court after receiving letters against the measure from the Texas Retailers Association and five of its … Continue Reading ››

The 1st Stand With Texas Women Rally

In case you haven't heard, the fight over Women's rights in Texas is far from over. Like the summer in this state, it's just now heating up.

From the Burnt Orange Report...

Here in Texas, Republicans are waging an all-out assault on women. After the … Continue Reading ››