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As an independent republic and as a state in the United States, Texas granted women no voting rights. Men and women were partners in hardship and work but not in politics and government. Many people, including many women, thought that the status quo should not be disturbed. Custom and tradition held that government was the prerogative of men and hence outside of women's sphere. In the minds of many Texans, woman suffrage was more than a political issue and deemed a dangerous threat to the social order. In contrast, supporters of woman suffrage pointed out that women were citizens and taxpayers and, as such, should be entitled to a voice in the affairs of government. The formidable task of changing public opinion took decades over multiple generations.