Ann Richards

Dorothy Ann Richards was an American politician who served as the 45th governor of Texas from 1991 to 1995. A Democrat, she first came to national attention as the Texas State Treasurer, when she gave the keynote address at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Richards was the second female governor of Texas, and was frequently noted in the media for her outspoken feminism and her one-liners. Richards’ legacy as Governor of Texas has proven controversial among LGBTQ groups due to her involvement in the criminalization of same-sex sexual activity with the ratification of Section 21.06 of the Texas Penal Code, despite Richards having previously campaigned against the measure in the 1990 Texas gubernatorial election.