Meet Wendy
Wendy Davis was elected in 2008 to represent central Tarrant County in the Texas Senate after nearly nine years serving neighborhoods on the Fort Worth City Council.
In 2009, Wendy was named legislative "Rookie of the Year" by Texas Monthly magazine, which wrote, "That old rule that freshmen are supposed to stay quiet? She proved it can be ignored if you're smart, tough, and well prepared."
Wendy serves on the Senate Committees on Education, Transportation and Homeland Security, Veterans' Affairs and Military Installations, and International Relations and Trade. Her legislative priorities center on public and higher education, transportation, bringing Texas' burdensome electric and homeowners' insurance rates in line with national averages, and reforming predatory lending markets.
Wendy attended Tarrant County College before graduating first in her class from Texas Christian University. She then went on to Harvard Law School, graduating with honors.
Wendy is the proud mother of two beautiful daughters, Amber and Dru, and one overly-affectionate yellow lab named Moots.
Legislative Awards and Accolades
Rookie of the Year - Texas Monthly
Legislative Star - Texas Classroom Teachers Association
Taxpayer Champion - Texas Conference of Urban Counties
Leadership Award - Texas Veterans Commission
Freshman of the Year - AARP
Freshman of the Year - Texas Watch
Distinguished Legislative Service - Texas Municipal League
Friend of County Government - Texas Association of Counties
Texas Outstanding Public Servant (TOPS) Award - Public Citizen
Readers' Choice, Best Servant of the People - Fort Worth Weekly
Best Person to Watch - Fort Worth, Texas Magazine