Wendy Davis announces candidacy for Texas governor
By Photos by Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News Staff
on October 3, 2013 10:23 PM
State Sen. Wendy Davis waves to supporters after announcing her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
State Sen. Wendy Davis waves to supporters after announcing her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Senator Wendy Davis takes the stage to announce her candidacy for Texas Governor at W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, TX, Oct. 3, 2013.
Senator Wendy Davis takes the stage to announce her candidacy for Texas Governor at W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, TX, Oct. 3, 2013.
Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News
State Sen. Wendy Davis smiles as she announces her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
State Sen. Wendy Davis smiles as she announces her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Supporters hold up signs as Wendy Davis announces her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Supporters hold up signs as Wendy Davis announces her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Supporters wait for the doors to open to see Wendy Davis announce her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Supporters wait for the doors to open to see Wendy Davis announce her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Protestors line the road outside the venue as supporters wait for the doors to open to see Wendy Davis announce her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013. less
Protestors line the road outside the venue as supporters wait for the doors to open to see Wendy Davis announce her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October ... more
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Maggie Wright, left, of Burleson, TX, holds protest signs in front of the venue where Senator Wendy Davis will announce her canditace for Texas Governor in Haltom City, TX.
Maggie Wright, left, of Burleson, TX, holds protest signs in front of the venue where Senator Wendy Davis will announce her canditace for Texas Governor in Haltom City, TX.
Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News
Supporters wait for the doors to open to see Wendy Davis announce her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Supporters wait for the doors to open to see Wendy Davis announce her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Supporters wait for Wendy Davis announce her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Supporters wait for Wendy Davis announce her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Wendy Davis greets supporters after announcing her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Wendy Davis greets supporters after announcing her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Former TXU executive Alex Jimenez embraces Wendy Davis after introducing her to the crowd as she announces her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013. less
Former TXU executive Alex Jimenez embraces Wendy Davis after introducing her to the crowd as she announces her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, ... more
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
State Sen. Wendy Davis waves to supporters after announcing her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
State Sen. Wendy Davis waves to supporters after announcing her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
State Sen. Wendy Davis blows a kiss to supporters after announcing her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
State Sen. Wendy Davis blows a kiss to supporters after announcing her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
State Sen. Wendy Davis made pink running shoes famous during her filibuster, but she wears heels as she announces her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013. less
State Sen. Wendy Davis made pink running shoes famous during her filibuster, but she wears heels as she announces her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October ... more
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Wendy Davis greets supporters after announcing her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Wendy Davis greets supporters after announcing her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Senator Wendy Davis supporters hold up letters spelling her name inside W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, TX, where she is to announce her candidacy for Texas Governor, Oct. 3, 2013.
Senator Wendy Davis supporters hold up letters spelling her name inside W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, TX, where she is to announce her candidacy for Texas Governor, Oct. 3, 2013.
Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News
A young fan gives Senator Wendy Davis a thumbs up as she announces her candidacy for Texas Governor at W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, TX, Oct. 3, 2013.
A young fan gives Senator Wendy Davis a thumbs up as she announces her candidacy for Texas Governor at W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, TX, Oct. 3, 2013.
Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News
Wendy Davis stands wither her daughters Dru, left, and Amber as wells her and boyfriend, and former mayor of Austin, Will Wynn, after Davis State announced her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013. less
Wendy Davis stands wither her daughters Dru, left, and Amber as wells her and boyfriend, and former mayor of Austin, Will Wynn, after Davis State announced her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas ... more
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
Wendy Davis posters are passes out to the crowd before Senator Wendy Davis announced her candidacy for Texas Governor at W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, TX, Oct. 3, 2013.
Wendy Davis posters are passes out to the crowd before Senator Wendy Davis announced her candidacy for Texas Governor at W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, TX, Oct. 3, 2013.
Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News
Senator Wendy Davis announces her candidacy for Texas Governor at W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, TX, Oct. 3, 2013.
Senator Wendy Davis announces her candidacy for Texas Governor at W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, TX, Oct. 3, 2013.
Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News
Her supporters cheer as Senator Wendy Davis announces her candidacy for Texas Governor at W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, TX, Oct. 3, 2013.
Her supporters cheer as Senator Wendy Davis announces her candidacy for Texas Governor at W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City, TX, Oct. 3, 2013.
Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News
Wendy Davis greets supporters after announcing her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Wendy Davis greets supporters after announcing her candidacy for Texas governor at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle
State Senator Leticia Van de Putte cheers at a watch party, Thursday Oct. 3, 2013 at the San Antonio Firefighters Banquet Hall, for state Senator Wendy Davis, who announced her campaign for governor.
State Senator Leticia Van de Putte cheers at a watch party, Thursday Oct. 3, 2013 at the San Antonio Firefighters Banquet Hall, for state Senator Wendy Davis, who announced her campaign for governor.
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News
Mirtha de la Torre wears a sticker on her forehead while attending a watch party, Thursday Oct. 3, 2013 at the San Antonio Firefighters Banquet Hall, for state Senator Wendy Davis, who announced her campaign for governor. less
Mirtha de la Torre wears a sticker on her forehead while attending a watch party, Thursday Oct. 3, 2013 at the San Antonio Firefighters Banquet Hall, for state Senator Wendy Davis, who announced her campaign ... more
Photo: Edward A. Ornelas, San Antonio Express-News