Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis today expressed her relief that the Senate had “finally focused on important issues” facing the state other than the “dangerous” legislation threatening to increase safety standards at Texas abortion clinics. Those issues, namely highway construction and juvenile sentencing guidelines, had been on the agenda for a vote on June 25 but were delayed due to Davis’ own 11-hour filibuster of that abortion legislation, prompting Gov. Rick Perry to call this week’s special session.
Unfinished business for #txlege. Let’s protect women & the unborn, fund roads, fix juvenile sentencing . See y’all back at work July 1.
— Rick Perry (@GovernorPerry) June 26, 2013
In the interim, after making the rounds of the Sunday morning news shows, Davis has toured the state on her #StandWithTXWomen tour, dropping by what certainly look like trial runs for campaign events. That can’t be, though; on “Face the Nation,” Davis criticized those who use the abortion issue to “boost their own political aspirations.” Fans turned out nonetheless.
I'm honored to join the #StandWithTXWomen tour, kicking off today in Austin. #txlege pic.twitter.com/0bsNkhpXaO
— Wendy Davis (@wendydavis) July 9, 2013
Wow! Check out these incredible and inspiring #StandWithTXWomen light displays by @UltraViolet & @OLBLightBrigade: http://t.co/e3j9BbxMvu
— Wendy Davis (@wendydavis) July 9, 2013
Thank you to the brave women who shared their stories with us tonight in Houston. Your courage is inspiring! pic.twitter.com/Y2O44vbhyh
— Wendy Davis (@wendydavis) July 10, 2013
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Proud of young mom Alexis, who relies on women's health clinics for preventive care, for sharing her story. pic.twitter.com/NY0jCCYBwS
— Wendy Davis (@wendydavis) July 11, 2013
Shining bright in Fort Worth! Thank you @UltraViolet for standing with Texas women. #StandWithTXWomen pic.twitter.com/J8Ox0CIhG6
— Wendy Davis (@wendydavis) July 11, 2013
Our #StandWithTXWomen tour stopped in San Antonio tonight. Wonderful to see Texans participating in our democracy. pic.twitter.com/FgWp9YMBfS
— Wendy Davis (@wendydavis) July 12, 2013
A supporter made this cardboard pink sneaker for San Antonio's #StandWithTXWomen rally tonight. So cute! pic.twitter.com/whGmZrY5Zl
— Wendy Davis (@wendydavis) July 12, 2013
So cute! Remember, though, those baby shoes on Texas Sen. Bob Durell’s desk were just some sort of cheap prop.
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@WendyDavisTexas #Wendy, when the folklore of Women's rights in America is written, your name will be right up there! @UltraVerified
— Yemmi Agbebi, MBA ++ Play Your Part. Stay Apart ++ (@yagbebi) July 11, 2013
The Texas Senate on Friday will take up H.B. 2, which passed the House Tuesday after picking up votes following Davis’ filibuster.
We received word that the Texas Senate will vote on the anti-women #HB2 this Friday. No matter what, the fight's not over. #txlege
— Wendy Davis (@wendydavis) July 10, 2013
.@WendyDavisTexas I imagine the millions of aborted girls have a different definition for "anti-women". #prolife #txledge
— Chris Marsh (@ChrisMarsh4) July 10, 2013
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