I hope telling the story of how I went from being a single mom to serving in the Texas State Senate to running for governor will remind others that with the right leadership in government, where you start has nothing to do with how far you go.

We know that Texas is more than a state. Texas has always been a promise. The promise that where you start has nothing to do with how far you can come.

It was tough being a single mom. It was tough being in a divorce with children. Very, very hard.

I love being a single mom. But it's definitely different when you're dating.

I can say with absolute certainty that I will run for one of two offices: my state Senate seat or for the governor. I'm still trying to decide, but I do think people are ready for a change from the partisan, very fractured leadership we have in Texas.

I didn't plan on being a single mom, but you have to deal with the cards you are dealt the best way you can.