Whether they’re firing off six-pound canons or pulling thieves out of stolen cars, Texas women are tough and—just like their home state—should not be messed with. Maybe it’s some leftover spirit from the state’s more rugged days, but history, and a few recent headlines, offer plenty of evidence to support the theory that one should never undermine a female Texan’s ability to take matters into her own hands.Texas is home to women like Angelina Eberly, who fired a canon to help preserve Austin as the capital city in 1842; Sheryl Swoopes, one of the first players signed to the WNBA in 1997; and former Governor Ann Richards, who was known for her feisty demeanor, frequent hunting trips, and of course, her famous “backwards in high heels” line…The post Seriously, Don’t Mess With Texas Women appeared first on Texas Monthly.