Governor Ann Richards was the first women openly elected to the position in Texas history. Describe two of her accomplishments and priorities as a governor.

In 1990, Richards ran for governor, pledging to increase the role of minorities and women in state government as plan of her plan for a "new Texas." Once elected, she made good on her promise by adding African-Americans and women to the Texas Rangers, a law enforcement agency. She also created the state lottery and improved the prison system.