For more than ten years now, an incredible organization called Annie’s List has been working to change the face of power here in Texas, electing more women to office and bringing a much-needed balanced perspective to our state government.

Yesterday I spent the day knocking on doors with my co-workers on the beautiful and historic streets of Dallas.

At one of my first homes, I met an 83-year-old African American man named Mr. Darren who talked at great length about the history of the neighborhood, the richness of the faith community in his life, and the lives of the community of Dallas.

On Nov. 4, Texans will elect a new governor for the first time in 14 years. We think that new governor should be Democrat Wendy Davis.