Let's face it, Obama is not a hugely popular political figure in the state of Texas.

I can say with absolute certainty that I will run for one of two offices: my state Senate seat or for the governor. I'm still trying to decide, but I do think people are ready for a change from the partisan, very fractured leadership we have in Texas.

The fight for the future of Texas is just beginning.

The last thing Texas women need in their lives is Greg Abbott.

Let's make sure that we are working for age-appropriate sex education in our school system.

I am running for my Senate district in 2014 and looking forward hopefully to earning the confidence of my community once again and being reelected for that seat.

I always stand out by the voting lines on Election Day, and I can't tell you how many people say, 'I've never voted for a Democrat in my life, but I'm splitting my ticket for you.' They're more engaged and thoughtful than we give them credit for.