Wendy Davis is an American politician and attorney known for her work in the Texas Senate from 2009 to 2015. She gained national attention in 2013 for her filibuster against a bill that aimed to restrict access to abortion in Texas. This event highlighted her commitment to women's rights and reproductive health issues. Davis was born on April 16, 1963, in West Palm Beach, Florida. She earned her law degree from Harvard Law School and later served as a member of the Fort Worth City Council. In 2014, she ran for governor of Texas but was defeated by incumbent Greg Abbott.