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“There is not an issue that a woman cannot bring a perspective to.”
Eddie Bernice Johnson
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Thursday, September 17, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Unpacking the Courts: NRSC v. FEC and Campaign Finance (virtual)
Join the Center for Women in Government and guest speaker Tara Malloy, Senior Litigation Specialist for the Campaign Legal Center, for a discussion of campaign finance as part of our Unpacking the Courts series. In its June 2026 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in NRSC v. FEC that limiting how much political parties may spend “in coordination” with their own federal candidates violates the First Amendment. This interactive webinar will explore the short- and long-term impacts of this decision for women candidates, political parties, PACs, and more.
Register here.
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Thursday, October 15, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Abuse of Power: Sexual Harassment in Government (virtual)
The CWG is joined by Emma Davidson Tribbs, founding director of the National Women’s Defense League, and investigative journalists Olivia Messer and Cara Kelly for an interactive virtual webinar on sexual harassment in government. Based on extensive Texas and national research, our expert panelists will discuss the prevalence, risk factors, impact, and prevention of sexual harassment and misconduct in government, with a focus on the Texas legislature.
Register here.
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LBJ Women's Campaign School
Application Closes September 30
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The LBJ Women’s Campaign School is currently accepting applications for its 2027 cohort of future candidates and campaign leaders! The CWG partners with the LBJWCS to provide reimbursement awards covering 100% of program fees for eligible Texans.
Apply for the LBJWCS AND the CWG Reimbursement Funding Award by September 30th, 2026, to be considered.
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Interested in learning more? Check out the upcoming info sessions:
LBJ Women's Campaign School Info Session
September 10, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Register here.
Join CWG and LBJ Women's Campaign School staff to discuss the LBJWCS program, the CWG award, and application questions.
LBJ Women's Campaign School Info Session
September 15, 12:00-1:00 PM
Join via Zoom.
CWG Reimbursement Funding Award Application Working Session with CWG Staff
September 28, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Register here.
Join us for this come-and-go working session to get direct help on the CWG Reimbursement Funding Award application and ask any last-minute questions.
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Leading the Lone Star State Summit
Less Than a Month Away!
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With less than a month to go, over 200 are already registered for the fourth annual Leading the Lone Star State: Texas Women in Public Service Summit!
This one-day conference connects women in public administration, elected office, and government through informative sessions and networking opportunities. This year, some highlights include concurrent breakout sessions focused on intergenerational workspaces, a deep dive into professionalism through pop culture, and the development of the movie industry in Texas. Learn more about each session and the event schedule on the summit website.
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Spring 2027 Texas Legislative Internship
Applications Due October 12
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Open to TWU students only, we're accepting applications for the Spring 2026 Texas Legislative Internship in Austin, Texas!
Apply on Handshake (Job #11183527) by October 12, 2026, for your chance to work in the Texas Capitol during the 90th Texas Legislative Session. For more information or specific questions, email cwg@twu.edu.
| | National Voter Registration Day | | |
September 15 is National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating American democracy. Since its kickoff in 2012, National Voter Registration Day partners have helped over six million Americans register to vote in time for their next trip to the ballot box.
In Texas, the last day to register to vote in the November 2026 midterm elections is October 5. Check your voter registration now! If you are not registered to vote, you have until Monday, October 5 to register in your county.
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Fermina Guerra was a folklorist and teacher from South Texas. Her family settled at Buena Vista Ranch, fifty miles northeast of Laredo, in 1860. Guerra taught in Laredo public schools before attending the University of Texas, where she earned a B.A. and M.A. Her academic work focused on Southwest Texas culture and Mexican-American folklore.
Guerra is best known for her master's thesis, “Mexican and Spanish Folklore and Incidents in Southwest Texas,” which documented border-county folklore and the region's early history, including arroyo systems and family life. Guerra also focused on women's role in domestic activities in the region. Famed Texas folklorist, writer, and newspaper columnist J. Frank Dobie, included Guerra's writing in the 1941 Texian Stomping Grounds.
Guerra was a dedicated educator for over fifty years and taught at every level, from elementary school to university. In her free time, Guerra tutored Border Patrol and other law enforcement in Spanish at no charge. Guerra passed away on June 5, 1988.
Learn more about Fermina Guerra and other notable Texas women at the Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall.
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Sue S. Bancroft Women's Leadership Hall
Open Tuesday to Friday; 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and by appointment. Visit us today!
1210 Old Main Circle, Denton, Texas
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September 8 | 12 PM | ICMA | Tools of Local Government: Using Data to Solve Community Challenges | Free | Virtual:
Explore the City Health Dashboard, a free, interactive tool, and discover how neighborhood-level data on health, housing, broadband, air quality, and more can inform planning, public policy, and community investment.
Register here.
September 9 | 12 PM | EWTG | Executive Presence Part II: Women Leaders and the Invisible Barriers to Executive Leadership | Free | Virtual:
Tausi Suedi, a Senior Policy Advisor with the Texas Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, will discuss the historical, cultural, societal, individual, and workplace “invisible barriers” that hold back women leaders from reaching their full leadership potential.
Register here.
September 9 | 6 PM | Healing Politics | Ready to get involved? Political engagement ideas for Nurses & Midwives | Free | Virtual:
Join Healing Politics for an interactive conversation with nurses and midwives who have found meaningful ways to get politically involved.
Register here.
September 11 | 8:30 AM | Urban Management Assistants of North Texas | North Texas Leadership Symposium | Varies | Plano, TX:
Connect with local leaders, dive into dynamic sessions, and boost leadership skills in a friendly, engaging atmosphere.
Register here.
September 15 | 12 PM | ICMA | SheLeadsGov: Successful Managing Beyond the Scope of Practice | Free | Virtual:
Develop project management skills and an operational framework that will help tackle any challenge.
Register here.
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