nytimes September 27, 2021 9:00pm Frances T. Farenthold, Liberal Force in Texas and Beyond, Dies at 94 #statelegislatures #presidentialelectionof1972 #womensrights #electionsgovernors #democraticparty #texas #farentholdfrancest #news Frances T. Farenthold, Liberal Force in Texas and Beyond, Dies at 94 Known as Sissy, she was an advocate for racial parity and women’s rights, and her name was placed in nomination for the vice presidency in 1972. Tragedy trailed her.