#TexasFilibuster
Wendy Davis’s 11-hour filibuster against Texas abortion restrictions in June 2013.
Quick Facts
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | June 25, 2013 |
| Duration | 11 hours in pink sneakers |
| Legislator | Wendy Davis (D-Texas) |
| Outcome | Bill eventually passed in special session |
Origin & Impact
Texas State Senator Wendy Davis became a national figure on June 25, 2013, when she filibustered for 11 hours to block abortion restrictions. The hashtag trended globally as thousands watched the livestream and #StandWithWendy supporters flooded the Texas Capitol. Davis couldn’t sit, lean, or eat, famously wearing pink running shoes.
Though Republicans passed the bill in a subsequent special session, Davis became a Democratic hero. President Obama tweeted support, and she leveraged fame into a 2014 gubernatorial run (which she lost). The filibuster demonstrated social media’s power to amplify state-level politics and mobilize activists nationwide. Her pink sneakers became iconic.
Related Hashtags
- #StandWithWendy
- #Texas
- #AbortionRights
- #Filibuster