Thank Wendy Davis for Standing up for Women On Tuesday, something incredible happened on the floor of the Texas State Senate. State Senator Wendy Davis stood for 13 hours straight, speaking out against an abortion bill that would have dramatically restricted women's access to abortions in Texas and endangered women's health. This is exactly the reason we need more women like Wendy Davis in elected office – and it’s the reason why it matters so much that we never give up the fight to elect more pro-choice Democratic women. Join EMILY’s List and tell Wendy Davis: Thank you for your courage in standing up for women in Texas! We are standing behind you.