Jovita Idar
“Mexican children in Texas need an education. There is no other means to do it but ourselves, so that we are not devalued and humiliated by the strangers who surround us.”
“Mexican children in Texas need an education. There is no other means to do it but ourselves, so that we are not devalued and humiliated by the strangers who surround us.”
Listing of Great Texas Women
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| Jacket, Barbara | Coach |
| Jackson, Ruth | Health Professional |
| Jacoby, Florence Rabe (1888 - 1954) | Actress |
| Jakes, Serita Ann | Author |
| James, Charmayne | Cowgirl |
| Jameson, Betty (1919 - Present) | Athlete |
| Jeffett, Nancy Pearce (1928 - Present) | Athlete |
| Jemison, Mae (1956 - Present) | Astronaut |
| John, Grace Zillah Briggs Spaulding (1890 - 1972) | Artist |
| Johnson, Rebekah Baines (1881 - 1958) | |
| Johnson, Lollie (1939 - 2001) | Club Owner |
| Johnson, Virginia Knight (1843 - 1934) | Social Worker |
| Johnson, Lady Bird (1912 - 2007) | First Lady | In the Gallery |
| Johnson, Siddie Joe (1905 - 1977) | Author | Librarian |
| Johnson, Eddie Bernice (1935 - Present) | Congresswomen |
| Johnson, Karen Gren (1957 - Present) | Judge |
| Johnston, Eliza Griffin (1821 - 1896) | Artist |
| Jones, Jolanda | Athlete |
| Jones, Erin Bain (1896 - 1974) | Attorney | Author | Philanthropist |
| Jones, Mary Smith (1819 - 1907) | Pioneer |
| Jones, Edith Irby (1927 - Present) | Health Professional |
| Jones, Ruth Legett (1892 - 1978) | Philanthropist |
| Jones, Margaret Virginia (1911 - 1955) | Director |
| Jones, Carolyn Sue (1933 - 1983) | Actress |
| Joplin, Janis (1943 - 1970) | In the Gallery | Singer |
| Jordan, Barbara (1936 - 1996) | In the Gallery | Politician |
| Josey, Martha | Cowgirl |
| Juergens, Mary Theresa Hennecke (1809 - 1891) | Pioneer |
| Justin, Enid (1894 - 1990) | Cowgirl |
