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October 2, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Book Talk: See Jane Run (virtual)
In this thought-provoking discussion, political scientists Dr. Christina Wolbrecht and Dr. David Campbell, of University of Notre Dame, unpack the research behind their book See Jane Run, examining how the participation of women political candidates shape civic engagement—especially among youth—and what this means for the future of democracy.
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October 28, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
EmBOLDenHER: Cents and Purpose (hybrid)
Join Texas State Representative Linda Garcia (HD 107) in this financial empowerment session demonstrating how women in public life can lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose when it comes to money. Whether through the lens of personal finance, campaign budgeting, or public-sector stewardship, attendees will walk away with actionable tools for aligning their worth and values.
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November 18, 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The Power Unclaimed: How Women can Rewrite the Future of Politics (hybrid)
This powerful conversation with Kim Garza Turner, longtime Congressional Campaign Manager, will explore the untapped potential of women’s political participation and how their full engagement can reshape the policy landscape. Drawing from real-world experience and big-picture vision, Kim shares why now is the time for women to claim their political power.
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December 2, 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Everyday Advocacy: How to Move the Needle (hybrid)
Designed for grassroots advocates and engaged citizens, this training demystifies the art of advocacy and equips participants with the tools to raise their voices and influence policy—no lobbyist badge required. Randi Skinner, Chief Strategist at Value Brand Marketing, offers approachable strategies and practical insights, proving that advocacy is for everyone.
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We couldn’t be more excited to share that the Leading the Lone Star State: Texas Women in Public Service Summit has officially sold out! The enthusiasm for this event speaks volumes about the momentum behind women’s leadership in Texas. Attendees can look forward to a dynamic day of learning, networking, and inspiration — highlighted by keynote sessions with Deborah Roberts and Jen Hatmaker.
Missed your chance this year? Don’t worry — make plans to register early for next year’s Summit so you won’t miss out on this incredible experience!
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Mapping Her Legacy
The Center for Women in Government’s newest research project, Mapping Her Legacy, is an initiative dedicated to identifying the first woman elected to public office in every Texas county. The stories we uncover will become part of an interactive map in the Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall at Texas Woman’s University, ensuring these milestones of civic leadership are honored and remembered. We invite county historical commissions, local historians, archivists, librarians, and community members to share names, dates, offices held, documents, or even family stories through the form linked below. Every detail you share will help preserve this important history for future generations.
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Reminder: Blind Date with a Book - 9/24
TWU students are invited to stop by the Blagg-Huey Library to pick up a free book based solely on a short description provided. Choose from eight different titles, non-fiction and fiction, all about women in government and politics.
Books will be handed out on September 24th starting at 1:00 p.m. until we run out! No registration is required.
| | Legislative Internship Opportunities | | Applications for upcoming Legislative Internship Opportunities are now open! | |
- Spring 2026 Deadline: Sunday, October 12, 2025
- Summer 2026 Deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Fall 2026 Deadline: Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Christia Adair was a suffragist in Texas who fought for the complete right to vote in response to being turned away at the polls because of her race. Adair turned her attention to race issues and joined the Houston NAACP, creating lasting change for Black Texans through her efforts. Notably, she worked on desegregating staples in Houston such as the libraries and stores.
Following a disappointing interaction with then Presidential candidate Warren G. Harding, Adair became a lifelong Democrat. She co-founded the Harris County Democrats and was the first Black Democrat committeewoman from Texas. Her legacy lives on at the Christia V. Adair Park in Houston, Texas and here 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
| | Women in Public Life Symposium - 11/14 | | The CWG is proud to sponsor the 50th Anniversary Women in Public Life Symposium in partnership with the LBJ Women’s Campaign School at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin. This milestone event will honor the groundbreaking 1975 Women in Public Life Conference while sparking bold conversations about the future of women’s leadership. Register today! | | New Tool to Identify Women Candidates | | While the Center for Women in Government does not endorse candidates, we celebrate when more women step forward to lead. That’s why this new resource from the Eagleton Institute’s Center for Women in Politics at Rutgers drew our attention. The Buzz: 2026 Potential Women Candidates, is a continuously updated resource on women candidates running for state level executive or federal level legislative offices. The Buzz flags whether the women running in 2026 are incumbents, challenging incumbents, or pursuing open seats. According to the data set, to date 33 Texas women have filed to run in 2026 and 25 of those are challenging the incumbent or pursuing an open seat. The filing deadline in Texas for primary candidates is Monday, December 8 at 6 p.m. | | National Voter Registration Day - 9/16 | | |
National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy. Since its kickoff in 2012, the holiday and its team of thousands of partners have worked to get over 6 million Americans registered to vote in time for their next trip to the ballot box.
This year, National Voter Registration Day will happen on Tuesday, Sept. 16th.You can sign up to be a partner here.
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SEP 19 | Urban Management Assistants of North Texas | Deadline for the 2025-2026 Mentorship Program:
UMANT is seeking mentors for the 2025-2026 Mentorship Program. Mentors will share insights and expertise, help mentees navigate career challenges, and build lasting professional relationships. Apply for a chance to make a direct impact on the future of public service in North Texas! Apply here.
NOV 16-17 | 2025 EWTG Annual Professional Development Conference | Executive Women in Texas Government:
Register this year for two dynamic days of high-quality education and networking opportunities full of diverse, innovative, interactive, inclusive, and exciting education topics. Open to all professionals including EWTG members, non-members, and those working in Texas government, academia or public-private partnerships to attend. Register here.
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