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Image 2 of 60 Wendy Davis speaks to the 2014 Texas LULAC State Convention's State Director's banquet at the Westin Oaks Houston, Saturday, June 7, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Wendy Davis speaks to the 2014 Texas LULAC State Convention's State Director's banquet at the Westin Oaks Houston, Saturday, June 7, 2014, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 3 of 60 State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, waves as she is introduced before speaking during the Texas PTA LAUNCH Summer Leadership Seminar at the Hilton Americas on Saturday, July 19, 2014, in Houston. Davis is a candidate for Texas governor. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, waves as she is introduced before speaking during the Texas PTA LAUNCH Summer Leadership Seminar at the Hilton Americas on Saturday, July 19, 2014, in Houston. Davis is a ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 4 of 60 In this April 2, 2014 file photo, Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott speaks in San Antonio. Attorney General Greg Abbott has decided previously that the state doesn't have to disclose what potentially dangerous chemicals plants around Texas store. But he now clarifies that ordinary Texans are free to ask the plants on their own. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) less In this April 2, 2014 file photo, Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott speaks in San Antonio. Attorney General Greg Abbott has decided previously that the state doesn't have to ... more Photo: Eric Gay / Associated Press

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Image 6 of 60 Texas Attorney General Greg Abbot speaks during the Texas PTA LAUNCH Summer Leadership Seminar at the Hilton Americas on Saturday, July 19, 2014, in Houston. Abbott is a republican candidate for Texas governor. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Texas Attorney General Greg Abbot speaks during the Texas PTA LAUNCH Summer Leadership Seminar at the Hilton Americas on Saturday, July 19, 2014, in Houston. Abbott is a republican candidate for Texas ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 7 of 60 Attorney General Greg Abbott speaks to the media about recent immigration in the Rio Grande Valley at the Texas Department of Safety Regional offices Friday, June 27, 2014, in Weslaco, Texas. A week after Gov. Rick Perry directed $1.3 million per week toward bolstering border security, Abbott said Friday he sees "measurable and meaningful results." Abbott, who's the Republican nominee for governor, said after being briefed by Border Patrol and the Department of Public Safety in Weslaco that there has been no increase in crime and may have actually been a decrease in illegal activity. (AP Photo/The Monitor, Joel Martinez) less Attorney General Greg Abbott speaks to the media about recent immigration in the Rio Grande Valley at the Texas Department of Safety Regional offices Friday, June 27, 2014, in Weslaco, Texas. A week after Gov. ... more Photo: Joel Martinez / Associated Press

Image 8 of 60 State Sen. Wendy Davis talks to the media after touring the McAllen Border Patrol station, Monday June 23, 2014, in McAllen, Texas. Several elected officials from the Rio Grande Valley attended the tour with Davis. Davis is asking Gov. Rick Perry to declare a state of emergency along Texas' border with Mexico amid a surge of unaccompanied minors pouring into the U.S. (AP Photo/The Monitor, Gabe Hernandez) less State Sen. Wendy Davis talks to the media after touring the McAllen Border Patrol station, Monday June 23, 2014, in McAllen, Texas. Several elected officials from the Rio Grande Valley attended the tour with ... more Photo: Gabe Hernandez / Associated Press

Image 9 of 60 Attorney General Greg Abbott, right, listens as Gov. Rick Perry, at podium, speaks during a news conference in the Governor's press room, Monday, July 21, 2014, in Austin, Texas. Gov. Perry announced he is deploying up to 1,000 National Guard troops over the next month to the Texas-Mexico border to combat criminals that Republican state leaders say are exploiting a surge of children and families entering the U.S. illegally. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less Attorney General Greg Abbott, right, listens as Gov. Rick Perry, at podium, speaks during a news conference in the Governor's press room, Monday, July 21, 2014, in Austin, Texas. Gov. Perry announced he is ... more Photo: Eric Gay / Associated Press

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Image 11 of 60 Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott speaks during a news conference with Gov. Rick Perry in the Governor's press room, Monday, July 21, 2014, in Austin, Texas. Gov. Perry announced he is deploying up to 1,000 National Guard troops over the next month to the Texas-Mexico border to combat criminals that Republican state leaders say are exploiting a surge of children and families entering the U.S. illegally. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott speaks during a news conference with Gov. Rick Perry in the Governor's press room, Monday, July 21, 2014, in Austin, Texas. Gov. Perry announced he is deploying up to 1,000 ... more Photo: Eric Gay / Associated Press

Image 12 of 60 U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, right, with U.S. Rep Michael Bachmann, left, and Attorney Gen. and Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott, center, talks to the media outside a temporary shelter for unaccompanied minors who have entered the country illegally at Lackland Air Force Base , Monday, June 23, 2014, in San Antonio.Cruz and Abbott are ramping up criticism of President Barack Obama for more than 52,000 unaccompanied minors who have poured across the southwestern border of the U.S. in recent months. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, right, with U.S. Rep Michael Bachmann, left, and Attorney Gen. and Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott, center, talks to the media outside a temporary shelter for unaccompanied ... more Photo: Eric Gay / Associated Press

Image 13 of 60 U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, right, with Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott, talks to the media outside a temporary shelter for unaccompanied minors who have entered the country illegally at Lackland Air Force Base, Monday, June 23, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, right, with Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott, talks to the media outside a temporary shelter for unaccompanied minors who have entered the country ... more Photo: Eric Gay / Associated Press

Image 14 of 60 Texas Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial nominee Greg Abbott delivered what he called his Bicentennial Blueprint to the delegates of the Texas GOP Convention in Fort Worth, Texas Friday June 6, 2014..(AP Photo/Rex C. Curry) less Texas Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial nominee Greg Abbott delivered what he called his Bicentennial Blueprint to the delegates of the Texas GOP Convention in Fort Worth, Texas Friday June 6, ... more Photo: Rex C. Curry / Associated Press

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Image 16 of 60 Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis works at her phone bank in La Gran Plaza in Fort Worth, Texas on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Davis stopped by to speak out about Texans' right to know where hazardous chemicals are stored in their communities. (AP Photo/Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Ron T. Ennis) less Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis works at her phone bank in La Gran Plaza in Fort Worth, Texas on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Davis stopped by to speak out about Texans' right to know where ... more Photo: Ron T. Ennis / Associated Press

Image 17 of 60 Sen. Wendy Davis signs a yard sign for a supporter Thursday, July 24, 2014 as she stops by the Nueces County Democratic Party headquarters to greet campaign phone bank volunteers in Corpus Christi, Texas. The gubernatorial candidate was in town to attend the Minority Advancement Project's annual shrimp boil fundraiser. (AP Photo/Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Michael Zamora) less Sen. Wendy Davis signs a yard sign for a supporter Thursday, July 24, 2014 as she stops by the Nueces County Democratic Party headquarters to greet campaign phone bank volunteers in Corpus Christi, Texas. The ... more Photo: Michael Zamora / Associated Press

Image 18 of 60 Sen. Wendy Davis greets a group of young artists Thursday, July 24, 2014 who created Loteria paintings to sell as a fundraiser during the Minority Advancement Project's annual shrimp boil at Heritage Park in Corpus Christi, Texas. The gubernatorial candidate also stopped by the Nueces County Democratic Party headquarters to greet phone bank volunteers. (AP Photo/Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Michael Zamora) less Sen. Wendy Davis greets a group of young artists Thursday, July 24, 2014 who created Loteria paintings to sell as a fundraiser during the Minority Advancement Project's annual shrimp boil at Heritage Park in ... more Photo: Michael Zamora / Associated Press

Image 19 of 60 Sen. Wendy Davis talks with a supporter Thursday, July 24, 2014 as she stops by the Nueces County Democratic Party headquarters to greet campaign phone bank volunteers in Corpus Christi, Texas. The gubernatorial candidate was in town to attend the Minority Advancement Project's annual shrimp boil fundraiser. (AP Photo/Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Michael Zamora) less Sen. Wendy Davis talks with a supporter Thursday, July 24, 2014 as she stops by the Nueces County Democratic Party headquarters to greet campaign phone bank volunteers in Corpus Christi, Texas. The ... more Photo: Michael Zamora / Associated Press

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Image 21 of 60 Sen. Wendy Davis, left, looks at one of the Loteria cards a student made for the fundraiser as Sen. Leticia Van de Putte signs one of the art pieces Thursday, July 24, 2014 during the Minority Advancement Project's annual shrimp boil at Heritage Park in Corpus Christi, Texas. The gubernatorial candidate also stopped by the Nueces County Democratic Party headquarters to greet phone bank volunteers during her visit. (AP Photo/Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Michael Zamora) less Sen. Wendy Davis, left, looks at one of the Loteria cards a student made for the fundraiser as Sen. Leticia Van de Putte signs one of the art pieces Thursday, July 24, 2014 during the Minority Advancement ... more Photo: Michael Zamora / Associated Press

Image 22 of 60 Ted Nugent shakes hands with the candidate as he speaks at a campaign event for Greg Abbott at El Guapo's restaurant in Denton on February 18, 2014. Ted Nugent shakes hands with the candidate as he speaks at a campaign event for Greg Abbott at El Guapo's restaurant in Denton on February 18, 2014. Photo: TOM REEL

Image 23 of 60 Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, Republican candidate for Texas Governor, addresses the Texas Public Policy Foundation closing luncheon keynote at the Sheraton Friday, Jan. 10, 2014 in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Ralph Barrera) less Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, Republican candidate for Texas Governor, addresses the Texas Public Policy Foundation closing luncheon keynote at the Sheraton Friday, Jan. 10, 2014 in Austin, Texas. (AP ... more Photo: Ralph Barrera / Associated Press

Image 24 of 60 Attorney General Greg Abbott speaks to a group of supporters Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, during a campaign stop in his hometown of Wichita Falls, Texas. Abbott has been joined along the campaign by rocker Ted Nugent, an outspoken supporter of Second Amendment rights. Sen. Wendy Davis is Democratic opponent. (AP Photo/Wichita Falls Times Record News, Torin Halsey) less Attorney General Greg Abbott speaks to a group of supporters Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, during a campaign stop in his hometown of Wichita Falls, Texas. Abbott has been joined along the campaign by rocker Ted ... more Photo: Torin Halsey / Associated Press

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Image 26 of 60 In this Feb. 18, 2014 file photo Texas gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott, left, visits with supporters during a stop in Denton, Texas, to promote early voting with Rocker Ted Nugent, wearing cowboy hat, center. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Ron Baselice) less In this Feb. 18, 2014 file photo Texas gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott, left, visits with supporters during a stop in Denton, Texas, to promote early voting with Rocker Ted Nugent, wearing cowboy hat, ... more Photo: Ron Baselice / Associated Press

Image 27 of 60 Senator Wendy Davis, speaking, joined Sen. Leticia Van de Putte at the Texas Democratic Womens Convention in Austin, Texas on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Laura Skelding) Senator Wendy Davis, speaking, joined Sen. Leticia Van de Putte at the Texas Democratic Womens Convention in Austin, Texas on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Laura Skelding) Photo: Laura Skelding / Associated Press

Image 28 of 60 Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis spoke to the San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/San Antonio Express-News, Kin Man Hui) Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis spoke to the San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/San Antonio Express-News, Kin Man Hui) Photo: Kin Man Hui / Associated Press

Image 29 of 60 State Sen. Wendy Davis, left, Democratic candidate for governor, speaks at Leal Middle School with Mayor Julian Castro, right, on Thursday to discuss her proposal to improve early childhood education. Feb. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/San Antonio Express-News, Bob Owen) less State Sen. Wendy Davis, left, Democratic candidate for governor, speaks at Leal Middle School with Mayor Julian Castro, right, on Thursday to discuss her proposal to improve early childhood education. Feb. ... more Photo: Bob Owen / Associated Press

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Image 31 of 60 Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis talks to the media during a news conference at the Austin Community College Rio Grande Campus, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Deborah Cannon) less Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis talks to the media during a news conference at the Austin Community College Rio Grande Campus, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, ... more Photo: Deborah Cannon / Associated Press

Image 32 of 60 State Sen. Wendy Davis announces her candidacy for Texas governor on Oct. 3, 2013, at W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City. State Sen. Wendy Davis announces her candidacy for Texas governor on Oct. 3, 2013, at W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City. Photo: Bob Owen / San Antonio Express-News

Image 33 of 60 Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announces his bid for governor July 14, 2013, in La Villita. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announces his bid for governor July 14, 2013, in La Villita. Photo: Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News

Image 34 of 60 State Sen. Jose Rodriguez, D-El Paso, celebrates with the Forth Worth Democrat after her filibuster to defeat the anti-abortion bill SB5, up for a vote on the last day of the legislative special session June 25, 2013. less State Sen. Jose Rodriguez, D-El Paso, celebrates with the Forth Worth Democrat after her filibuster to defeat the anti-abortion bill SB5, up for a vote on the last day of the legislative special session June ... more Photo: Erich Schlegel / Getty Images

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Image 36 of 60 Her pink sneakers become an icon for Fort Worth Sen. Wendy Davis' filibuster. Her pink sneakers become an icon for Fort Worth Sen. Wendy Davis' filibuster. Photo: TOM REEL / San Antonio Express-News

Image 37 of 60 State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte cheers at a watch party Oct. 3, 2013, at the San Antonio Firefighters Banquet Hall as Wendy Davis announces her campaign for governor. State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte cheers at a watch party Oct. 3, 2013, at the San Antonio Firefighters Banquet Hall as Wendy Davis announces her campaign for governor. Photo: Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News

Image 38 of 60 Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announces his bid July 14, 2013, in La Villita in San Antonio. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announces his bid July 14, 2013, in La Villita in San Antonio. Photo: Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News

Image 39 of 60 Abbott supporters Maggie Wright, left, Chandler Wahrmund, and his mother, Laralee List Wahrmund, cheer Abbott's announcement July 14, 2013. Abbott supporters Maggie Wright, left, Chandler Wahrmund, and his mother, Laralee List Wahrmund, cheer Abbott's announcement July 14, 2013. Photo: Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News

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Image 41 of 60 Abbott has promised to downsize government, set "real spending limits in Austin" and stroked social conservative fires by saying, "Our priorities are wrong when we live in a state that stops a valedictorian from mentioning God but doesn't stop drug cartels crossing our border." less Abbott has promised to downsize government, set "real spending limits in Austin" and stroked social conservative fires by saying, "Our priorities are wrong when we live in a state that stops a valedictorian ... more Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

Image 42 of 60 Davis, 50, rocketed to national fame this summer with her filibuster against tighter abortion restrictions, stoking the hopes of Democrats who haven't won statewide office in Texas since 1994. Davis, 50, rocketed to national fame this summer with her filibuster against tighter abortion restrictions, stoking the hopes of Democrats who haven't won statewide office in Texas since 1994. Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 43 of 60 Abbott, shown at an anti-abortion rally at the Texas Capitol, hopes to seize the fiercely socially conservative mantle of Gov. Rick Perry that has helped make Texas the country's largest red state. Abbott, shown at an anti-abortion rally at the Texas Capitol, hopes to seize the fiercely socially conservative mantle of Gov. Rick Perry that has helped make Texas the country's largest red state. Photo: Eric Gay / Associated Press

Image 44 of 60 Davis stands wither her daughters Dru, left, and Amber as wells her and boyfriend, former Austin Mayor Will Wynn, after she announced her candidacy Oct. 3, 2013. Davis stands wither her daughters Dru, left, and Amber as wells her and boyfriend, former Austin Mayor Will Wynn, after she announced her candidacy Oct. 3, 2013. Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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Image 46 of 60 Abbott attends the Republican National Committee press conference to announce its grassroots team who will strengthen ties with Hispanic Republicans on Oct. 9, 2013, in Houston. Abbott attends the Republican National Committee press conference to announce its grassroots team who will strengthen ties with Hispanic Republicans on Oct. 9, 2013, in Houston. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

Image 47 of 60 Davis speaks at a July 25, 2013, fundraiser in Washington. Davis speaks at a July 25, 2013, fundraiser in Washington. Photo: Nick Wass / Associated Press

Image 48 of 60 Former state Rep. Aaron Pena greets Abbott during the Oct. 9 Republican National Committee session in Houston. Former state Rep. Aaron Pena greets Abbott during the Oct. 9 Republican National Committee session in Houston. Photo: Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

Image 49 of 60 Davis speaks during a press conference at Houston City Hall where she, Mayor Annise Parker, Councilwoman Ellen Cohen and Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia reiterated the fact that there is no longer a backlog of rape kits in Houston on Oct. 9, 2013. less Davis speaks during a press conference at Houston City Hall where she, Mayor Annise Parker, Councilwoman Ellen Cohen and Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia reiterated the fact that there is no longer a ... more Photo: Johnny Hanson / Houston Chronicle

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Image 51 of 60 "Piecing my life back together began with doctors piecing my vertebrae back together," Abbott told supporters during his announcement, noting physicians inserted rods in his back. "Too often, you hear politicians talk about having a spine of steel. I actually have one." less "Piecing my life back together began with doctors piecing my vertebrae back together," Abbott told supporters during his announcement, noting physicians inserted rods in his back. "Too often, you hear ... more Photo: Darren Abate / Associated Press

Image 52 of 60 Supporters cheer for Davis at the W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Oct. 3, 2013. She chose the location to announce because that is where she walked the stage to accept her high school diploma. Supporters cheer for Davis at the W.G. Thomas Coliseum in Haltom City on Oct. 3, 2013. She chose the location to announce because that is where she walked the stage to accept her high school diploma. Photo: Stewart F. House / Getty Images

Image 53 of 60 Abbott's campaign kickoff in downtown San Antonio came 29 years to the day after a freak accident left Abbott partially paralyzed. Abbott's campaign kickoff in downtown San Antonio came 29 years to the day after a freak accident left Abbott partially paralyzed. Photo: Edward A. Ornelas / San Antonio Express-News

Image 54 of 60 Davis stands on a nearly empty Senate floor as she filibusters in an effort to kill an abortion bill June 25, 2013, in Austin. The bill would ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy and force many clinics that perform the procedure to upgrade their facilities and be classified as ambulatory surgical centers. less Davis stands on a nearly empty Senate floor as she filibusters in an effort to kill an abortion bill June 25, 2013, in Austin. The bill would ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy and force many clinics ... more Photo: Eric Gay / Associated Press

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Image 56 of 60 Davis stretches during her filibuster June 25, 2013, in Austin. Davis stretches during her filibuster June 25, 2013, in Austin. Photo: Eric Gay / Associated Press

Image 57 of 60 Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis relieves pressure on her feet as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Fort Worth Senator Wendy Davis relieves pressure on her feet as she filibusters in an effort to cause abortion legislation to die without a vote on the floor of the Senate Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Photo: TOM REEL / San Antonio Express-News

Image 58 of 60 After preventing the Senate from taking a vote, abortion rights supporters gather in the capitol rotunda at 2 a.m. June 26, 2013. After preventing the Senate from taking a vote, abortion rights supporters gather in the capitol rotunda at 2 a.m. June 26, 2013. Photo: TOM REEL / San Antonio Express-News

Image 59 of 60 Abbott immediately filed an appeal after a federal judge ruled parts of the abortion law unconstitutional. Abbott immediately filed an appeal after a federal judge ruled parts of the abortion law unconstitutional. Photo: Pat Sullivan / Associated Press