Center for Women in Government

Educate. Empower. Engage.

Center for Women in Government (CWG) is a program of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership.

The CWG prepares Texas women for leadership roles in public service and policy. Through targeted education, leadership development, and hands-on training, we strengthen women's participation in Texas political systems and governance. Our nonpartisan programs empower the next generation of public leaders to shape policy and serve their communities.

Did you know?

Pew Research Center, 2023

Women make up 28% of the U.S. Congress, but women make up 51% of the U.S. adult population.

Center for American Women and Politics, Rutgers University, 2023

49 of the 143 women serving in Congress are women of color – a 2% increase from the 116th U.S. Congress.

Lone Star Parity Project, 2023

31 women serve as County Judges in the 254 counties across Texas, far below parity at 12.2%.

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