South Texas Takes on the Issues of National Security and Planned Parenthood

Dear Members, Many thanks to the globe-trotting MerryLynn Gerstenschlager for speaking at our meeting at the home of member Debbie Smith. MerryLynn was in Paris for the Climate Summit and has been to many other such gatherings as a representative for Eagle Forum. As always, Alison Gardner prepared a delicious breakfast, with help from Darlene […]

Press Conference: Texas Leaders File Legal Briefs Supporting HB 2

View February 4 press conference at the U.S. Supreme Court. CWA of Texas joined Texas Values, Texas Right to Life, Texas Eagle Forum, 3801 Lancaster, Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, Texas Center for Defense of Life to file legal briefs in support of HB 2.  They stood in defense of the common-sense safety standards for […]

Cultivating a Culture of Life … Coast-to-Coast!

When the laborers are many, we cover an immense amount of field! This past Life Week, Concerned Women for America (CWA) and Young Women for America (YWA) advocated for women and the unborn across the United States.

How to Pray for Our American Elections

Few opportunities come to individuals to make an eternal impact with profound current significance.  Prayer is just such an opportunity.  In the life of America, beginning May 14, 1607, in Jamestown, Virginia, under a sail converted to an awning, Christians have turned to God to guide and strengthen them.  Even more today, most Americans depend […]

The Fight Continues For the Safety of Texas Bathrooms for Women and Girls

“And He answered and said to them, ‘Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning “made them male and female,” and said, “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh”? So then, they are no longer […]

State Leader Spotlight: Beverly Roberts

Policy Passion Marriage How did you get started with CWA? “I joined CWA at the invitation of a stateside friend while living overseas because I wanted to impact the culture despite living outside the country.  After returning to Houston in 1996, I was delighted to discover an active group of people whom I could join […]

Impact the Next Generation in Texas Through the Work of Young Women for America!

The Problem: Have you ever been discouraged when reading about the liberal mindset being taught in colleges today?  Concerned about how this next generation is being indoctrinated against the Biblical world view in an ever increasing manner by professors that openly oppose what we hold near and dear?  Felt helpless? The Answer: We at CWA […]

PRESS RELEASE: Texas Drops Planned Parenthood from Medicaid Program

Washington, D.C. – Today the Texas Health and Human Services Commission decided to drop Planned Parenthood from the state’s Medicaid program. Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance had this to say: “We applaud Gov. Abbott and the state of Texas for the great decision they made today, by ruling to drop Planned […]

Texans Will Be Voting November 3 on Seven State Constitutional Amendments

On November 3, Texans will be going to the polls to vote. This year there are seven proposed amendments to the state constitution. To help you become better informed, each week one of the propositions will be highlighted. Please read and prepare to vote. Staying home on November 3 is not an option for concerned […]

Pro-Life Rally in San Antonio

On Saturday, August 22, 2015, pro-lifers gathered all over the U.S. to celebrate life and bring attention to the horrendous videos recently released regarding practices at Planned Parenthood (PP). A very successful rally was held at 2140 Babcock, San Antonio, Texas, that was estimated to have drawn nearly 500 attendees. This PP establishment on Babcock has been […]

PRESS RELEASE: Concerned Women for America of Texas Outraged by Planned Parenthood’s Greed – Calls for Defunding

Austin, TX – Today at a State Capitol press conference following the Texas Senate Health and Human Services committee on Planned Parenthood practices, CWA of Texas State Director Ann Hettinger made it clear that women and children are in constant danger when they are being treated by abortion doctors who blatantly display their seared consciences. Click for entire press […]

CWA of Texas Applauds Life Choices Medical Clinic in Bexar County

Life Choices Medical Clinic in Bexar County occupies an inconspicuous back corner of a nondescript shopping center off Ingram Rd in northwest San Antonio. The location, just like every detail of the clinic, is intentional. The facility, the equipment and the staff have been carefully selected to fulfill one goal — a 25 percent decrease […]