She beat Clayton Williams in 1990 then lost to George W. Bush in 1994.
Ann Richards was the 1st female Governor in Texas!
George Bush defeated Ann Richards for governor of Texas.
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His name was Bill Clements, a Republican.
Texas Monthly Talks - 2003 Ann Richards Former Governor 1-19 was released on: USA: 21 August 2003
Rick Perry is the 47th and current Texas Governor and his 3rd term starts on January 18, 2011 and ends on January 20, 2015. Texas Governors and Lieutenant Governors are both sworn-in on the 3rd Tuesday every 4 years.
Two women have served as the Governor of Texas. Miriam Ferguson was both the 29th and the 32nd Governor and Ann Richards was the 45th Governor of Texas.
Ann W. Richards' parents were Samuel Washington Richards and Mabel (née Hensley) Richards. Samuel was a businessman and Mabel was a homemaker. Ann Richards, who served as the Governor of Texas from 1991 to 1995, often spoke about the influence her parents had on her values and political beliefs.
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Ann Richards was governor for 4 years, from 1991-1995. She was elected in a dramatic come-from-behind victory over Clayton Williams in 1990; George W. Bush defeated her bid for reelection in 1994.
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All About Ann Governor Richards of the Lone Star State - 2013 was released on: USA: April 2014