As governor of Texas, Ann Richards increased the number of law-enforcement jobs held by African Americans and women. Her administration also provided more funding for poorer schools, introduced a substance use disorder program in the state prison system, and created stronger penalties for polluters. Richards had campaigned on bringing more women and minorities into public office, and throughout her career she appointed an unprecedented number of women and minorities to high-level state-government positions.
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