A Brief History

Formed on September 27, 1928, TCDWC is the oldest grassroots club of its kind in Tarrant County. Originally named the Tarrant County Women’s Democratic Club, the club's first meeting was heralded in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram with the headline, ”Party Women Organize For Campaign."

Like many organizations of a certain age, TCDWC has evolved over the 20th century. The club's first order of business was to organize Democratic women in Tarrant County to support 1928 presidential candidate Al Smith. Since then, we’ve become a key partner with the Tarrant County Democratic Party, and a charter member of the Texas Democratic Women and National Federation of Democratic Women organizations.  

TCDWC is a PAC (political action committee) raising funds for Democratic women candidates running for office in Tarrant County and Texas. These offices include the Texas House and Senate districts in Tarrant County as well as the US House of Representative districts. Justices of the Peace and State Board of Education candidates also qualify for our support.

Our Purpose and Mission

Our purpose is to be a home for political activism for women and provide support for Democratic women candidates in Tarrant County.

Our mission is to support the increased influence of Democratic Women in Tarrant County politics and government through the promotion of Democratic ideals including social and economic justice, equality, and social progress for all.

Benefits of Membership in TCDWC

Want to spend time with like-minded women? This is the group for you if you want to be more engaged or informed about politics in Tarrant County. You’ll meet and learn more about local, state and national candidates.

Join us the Second Saturday of each month (Except February.) We gather for coffee at 10:00 and start our programs at 10:30.
821 W. Vickery, Fort Worth. Guests are welcome.

During state and national election years (even numbered years) many of our speakers talk about election/politics-related topics. We also provide a forum at our meetings for Democratic candidates from Tarrant County to speak for 2 minutes.

Many attendees prolong the fun by heading to Prima's Pasta (Hulen Street) for an après-meeting lunch.

Watch our Facebook page for volunteer opportunities available through the Tarrant County elections commission (voter registration, working in your precinct, etc.).

Local candidate campaigns will also advertise their volunteer needs on our Facebook page.