Born in McLennan County , Texas , Ann Richards became a schoolteacher after graduating from Baylor University . She won election to the Travis County Commissioners ' Court in 1976 and took office as Texas State Treasurer in 1983 . She delivered a nominating speech for Walter Mondale at the 1984 Democratic National Convention and the keynote address at the 1988 Democratic National Convention
1984 Democratic National Convention
1984 Democratic National Convention
Ann Richards