Flag Status Full-Staff Español Contact Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott Layer 1 Facebook Twitter Toggle Menu Menu Home Organization Commission for Women The Governor’s Commission for Women For more than 50 years, the Governor’s Commission for Women has served as a resource and champion for women throughout the state of Texas. Established by executive order in 1967, the Commission has continued to serve the state of Texas through executive order continuations from every administration since. Our mission is to provide access to the resources and tools that empower and enable Texas women and girls so that they may live healthier, more productive and more prosperous lives. For the 2019–2020 year, Governor Abbott charged the Commission with developing strategies and implementation plans to address two key areas: Advancing Women-owned Businesses Preventing Human Trafficking The Commission also specializes in providing leadership through outreach, education, research and referral services in the following areas: Education through Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts, and Mathematics Volunteerism Women and Children’s Health Women Veterans and Service Members The main activities of the Commission include developing women-owned business opportunities, promoting issues concerning Texas women, highlighting the accomplishments of notable Texas women, and responding to constituent inquiries related to women’s issues. We also serve as a liaison between Texas women and government agencies, as well as private entities addressing women’s needs. When women are empowered and thrive; their families, businesses, and communities prosper. We are dedicated to ensuring every Texas woman and girl has the opportunity to reach her full potential, to be free from violence, and to live her dreams. In This Section Organization Commission for Women About Us Our Mission Women-Owned Businesses Preventing Human Trafficking Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame Outstanding Women in Texas Government Women-Owned Business Webinar Series Events & Announcements Contact Us Connect with the Women's Commission Layer 1 Sign up for Women's Commission Emails Email Address Submit Home Governor Abbott First Lady Initiatives News Organization Contact Office of the Texas Governor P.O. Box 12428 Austin Texas 78711 (512) 463-2000 Employment Where the Money Goes Site Policies TRAIL Search Accessibility Texas Veterans Portal Report Fraud Texas.gov Site Map RSS Feed Layer 1