Meet 10 Baylor women who have made their marks in law & politics
…became the first woman elected to the Travis County Commissioners Court in Austin. Six years later, she was elected as state treasurer, a position that made her Texas’ first female statewide-officeholder in 50 years and served as a springboard for her historic 1990 gubernatorial run. As governor, she became known nationwide for her wit, humor and plainspoken speaking ability, skills honed many years before in Baylor debate contests. Today, she’s r…