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From Dropout to Lawmaker: Rep. Ana Maria Rodriguez Ramos on Latina Power in Texas Politics

What happens when life doesn't go according to plan — and you end up exactly where you were meant to be?

In this episode of Lawtina Politica, host Victoria Neave sits down with Texas State Representative Ana Maria Rodriguez Ramos, chair of the Texas Progressive Caucus, for an honest and inspiring conversation about her unlikely journey — from dropping out of school to earning her law degree to winning a seat in the Texas Legislature.

Rep. Rodriguez Ramos opens up about the moments that almost stopped her, what made her decide to go to law school, and what it means to lead as a Latina in Texas politics today.

This episode is for every Latina who has ever taken a detour, doubted herself, or wondered if there's still a seat at the table for her. There is — and Rep. Rodriguez Ramos is proof.

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Did you know Latinas make up only 3% of all lawyers and just 3% of state legislators and members of Congress nationwide? It’s time to change that—and this podcast is here to show you how.

I’m Victoria Neave, a Latina lawyer and former four-term Texas State Representative. I flipped a seat from red to blue in one of Texas’s toughest races, passed major legislation, and fought hard for our community in the courtroom and at the Capitol. I’ve been in the rooms they told us we couldn’t enter—and now I’m bringing you with me.

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