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Senator Wendy Davis: District 10
Occupation: Attorney, Business Owner
Education: Texas Christian University, Harvard Law School
Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2009 - Present
Hometown: Fort Worth
Party: Democrat
A recognized leader on veteran's issues, education, law enforcement, transportation, and economic development, Senator Wendy Davis — an attorney, business owner and former Fort Worth City Councilwoman — earned numerous honors for her first session in the 81st Legislature.
Senator Davis has focused on job creation and stabilizing local economies, protecting the pocketbooks of hard-working Texans, protecting our state's most-vulnerable, and enhancing educational opportunities for all Texans. Senator Davis has distinguished herself as a leader who brings together parties to find common ground toward common sense solutions.
The first in her family to earn a college degree, she attended Tarrant County College, graduated top of her class at Texas Christian University and with honors from Harvard Law School. Senator Davis is a partner in Newby Davis, PLLC, a certified MWBE law firm, and serves as Counsel to Cantey Hanger, LLP as well.
Senator Davis was elected to the Legislature in 2008 and serves on the Committees on Education, Transportation & Homeland Security, Veteran Affairs & Military Installations, and International Relations & Trade.
In 2009, upon being named legislative "Rookie of the Year" by Texas Monthly, the magazine 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." Other honors that Senator Davis has recently received include:
- Champion for Children - Equity Center
- Taxpayer Champion - Texas Conference of Urban Counties
- Leadership Award - Texas Veterans Commission
- Veterans Service Award - Jewish War Veterans Post #755
- Freshman of the Year - AARP
- Legislative Star - Texas Classroom Teachers Association
- Best of Senate Legislative Award - CLEAT (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas)
- Distinguished Legislative Service - Texas Municipal League
- Freshman of the Year - Texas Watch
- Friend of Texas Historic Preservation - Preservation Texas
- Texas Outstanding Public Servant - Public Citizen Texas
- Appreciation Award - Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems
- Friend of County Government - Texas Association of Counties
- Readers' Choice, Best Servant of the People - Fort Worth Weekly
- Best Person to Watch - Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
Prior to being elected to the Legislature, Senator Davis served nine years on the Fort Worth City Council until her election to the Senate in 2008. She served as Chair of the Regional Transportation Council from 2005-06. As a councilmember, she distinguished herself as a leader on transportation issues and economic development projects that helped grow the local economy and helped Fort Worth attract stable, high-paying jobs.
Senator Davis' civic activities include serving on the Advisory Board of Cenikor, Women's Policy Forum, League of Women Voters, and area Chambers of Commerce. She is an avid runner and cyclist, and is the proud mother of two daughters, Amber and Dru.
Newsletters
 December 22, 2011
Senator Davis' 2011 Newsletter
August, 2010
Senate District 10 - Vol. 5, 2010
May 5, 2010
Senate District 10 - Vol. 4, 2010
March 25, 2010
Senate District 10 - Vol. 3, 2010
Summer/Fall 2009
Senator Davis' 2009 Newsletter
Press Room
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January 23, 2012
Sen. Davis' Letter to TDI Commissioner Eleanor Kitzman Regarding New Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rules
January 20, 2012
Sen. Wendy Davis Encouraged By SCOTUS Ruling That Allows For Changes Where "Reasonable Probability" of Violations Exist
December 21, 2011
TCEQ Joins Call by Senators Davis and Ellis to Protect Tens of Millions in School Funding From a Flawed Tax Exemption Request
December 8, 2011
Senator Davis and Ellis Ask For AG Opinion on Tax Break Request That Could Cost Texas Schools Hundreds of Millions (Attached: Letter to Texas Attorney General by Senator Ellis and Senator Davis)
November 21, 2011
Senator Davis Legislation Results in $4.1 Million in "Veteran's Cash" Grants Being Sent to Local Communities
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Office Information
| Capitol Address |
District Address |
The Honorable Wendy Davis
P.O. Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711
(512) 463-0110
Fax: (512) 475-3745 |
2421 W. 7th, Building A, Suite 350
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
(817) 332-3338
Fax: (817) 332-1230 |
82nd Session Committee Membership
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