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.
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Women make up 28% of the U.S. Congress, but women make up 51% of the U.S. adult population.
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49 of the 143 women serving in Congress are women of color – a 2% increase from the 116th U.S. Congress.
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31 women serve as County Judges in the 254 counties across Texas, far below parity at 12.2%.
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